Christmas Milk Punch with Bourbon

Don't be dissuaded by the name of this drink. I was for many years. Milk Punch is one of the good things in life. It mixes its top four ingredients, cream (we can call it milk for calorie purposes, if you like), bourbon, vanilla, and sugar. All in a compact, adult beverage. If you have not yet tried Milk Punch, your time has come.

Ingredients

1.5 ounces bourbon or brandy

0.5 oz amber rum

2 ounces cream, half & half, or milk (half & half is a good compromise)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tsp. powdered sugar

 Dash of grated nutmeg

Ice

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the bourbon, rum, cream, half & half, or milk, vanilla and powdered sugar.

2. Shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds.

3. Strain into a short glass or festive small goblet.

4. Dust with nutmeg and serve cold.

Serves 1