The classic Bourbon milk punch is one of the great creamy Bourbon cocktails. It's rich but not overly so because the deep and complex flavors of the Bourbon cut through the cream. It has just the right amount of sweetness to balance the Bourbon and you can flavor it to your liking!
Recipe ingredients and notes:
Bourbon milk punch is made with Bourbon, milk and/or cream and flavorings. It's sweetened with simple syrup.
- whole milk – Be sure to use whole milk and not any reduced fat milk. You do need the fat in this drink.
- simple syrup – A simple syrup is a mix of equal parts (by volume) of granulated sugar and water. (For example 1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water.) Heat the mix until all the sugar is dissolved, then let it cool.
- nutmeg – Grated nutmeg is optional, you can leave it out if you don't like it.
How to make it:
See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!
- Mix whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract and simple syrup together in a container you can easily pour from. (I like to use a liquid measuring cup.)
- Stir in the Bourbon.
Recipe note:
Be sure to stir in the Bourbon after you've mixed together milk, cream, vanilla and simple syrup. That way you can be sure that the drink won't curdle.
How to serve it:
Pour the punch over ice and sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
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Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!
Full Printable Recipe
Bourbon Milk Punch
Equipment:
- measuring cup and spoons
- liquid measuring cup
- small pot
- nutmeg grater
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup*
- 5 tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
Instructions:
- Mix milk, cream, vanilla and syrup together.
- Mix in the Bourbon, then pour over ice.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg (optional).
Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says
So gorgeous Nicole, I love creamy cocktails like this. White Russians and brandy alexanders are two of my favourite drinks!
This looks really similar to a brandy alexander. I love the colour in this photo it's great.
Nicole B. says
Thank you, Angela! It is very similar to a Brandy Alexander, some recipes are actually identical but I've also seen a few that add creme de cacao to the Alexander. (Need to get a bottle of creme de cacao, I've never had it but sounds delicious). :)