Brandy Milk Punch
A creamy, comforting brunch cocktail that blends brandy with whole milk, sugar, and vanilla. A beloved New Orleans tradition especially popular during Mardi Gras and the holiday season, it drinks like a sophisticated eggnog.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Brandy
- 3 oz Whole milk
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.5 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- freshly grated nutmeg (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with beignets, banana foster, or creole pastries as a decadent New Orleans-style brunch cocktail. The vanilla and cream make it perfect alongside sweet breakfast or dessert items.
Instructions
Add brandy, whole milk, simple syrup, and vanilla extract to a cocktail shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until very cold and frothy
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice
Grate fresh nutmeg generously over the top
Tips
Shake as hard and as long as you can; the milk needs aggressive agitation to become properly frothy and cold For a richer version, substitute half-and-half for the whole milk, but reduce the simple syrup to 0.25 oz This is traditionally served as a brunch drink in New Orleans; pair it with beignets or eggs Benedict for the full experience