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Mike's Milk Punch

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Photo of a creamy milk punch for Christmas in glasses with a pitcher alongside and a plate of cookies.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

Try this frothy cocktail — named after a bartender in San Francisco — instead of eggnog.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup half and half
1/4cup whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups ice cubes
Freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Whip first 5 ingredients in blender until foamy. Stir in ice. Strain punch into two 6-ounce glasses or mugs. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.

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