Milk Punch
A milk-based cocktail combining dark rum and cognac with whole milk, simple syrup, and grated nutmeg. It has no acidity, is sweet, and is low-proof at about 12% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Milk Punch
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Volume199 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar16 g (8.0%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.03%
SweetnessSweet
Jerry Thomas, “Bar-Tender’s Guide” (1862)
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Milk Punch