
Rum Milk Punch
ClassicDark rum, milk, and vanilla over ice.
HolidayRichClassicBrunch
3 minEasyBalanced
Creamy vanilla and warm nutmeg over dark, molasses-rich rum. Smooth, comforting, and dessert-like.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dark Rum
- 3 oz Milk
- 0.75 oz Vanilla Syrup
- Grated nutmeg · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the dark rum, milk, and vanilla syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake until well-chilled.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.
The Story
Milk punch is a centuries-old drink that was a fixture of brunches and holiday mornings, especially in New Orleans and the Caribbean. Rum is a traditional base, and its molasses notes suit the creamy vanilla.
Glass · Rocks glassGarnish · Grated nutmeg