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Bourbon and Honey Milk Punch

A delicious holiday recipe for Bourbon Milk Punch made with bourbon whiskey, half-and-half, honey syrup and nutmeg.

Bourbon and Honey Milk Punch | BourbonandHoney.com -- A delicious holiday recipe for Bourbon Milk Punch made with bourbon whiskey, half-and-half, honey syrup and nutmeg.

A few years ago, I worked with a tiny Peruvian woman who would spend hours making a big batch of eggnog each year around the holidays. It was so strong that just a sip or two would warm your belly and put a smile on your face. Her recipe was long, time-consuming but so delicious. Being a bigger fan of bourbon than rum and lazier than my Peruvian pal, I make milk punch for the holidays instead of her famous eggnog.

Milk punch is a simple, egg free, fuss free version of eggnog. Most recipes call for powdered sugar or simple syrup, but of course I’ve swapped that out for a honey syrup flavored with vanilla. Pour any left over syrup into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a month and used in anything that calls for simple syrup.

Enjoy the holidays with a cup (or two) of milk punch, just remember to don your ugly sweater first!

Bourbon and Honey Milk Punch | BourbonandHoney.com -- A delicious holiday recipe for Bourbon Milk Punch made with bourbon whiskey, half-and-half, honey syrup and nutmeg.

Too cold for a chilly drink? This punch can be served warmed in a large mug for a cozy and comforting holiday drink.

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Bourbon and Honey Milk Punch

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A delicious holiday recipe for Bourbon Milk Punch made with bourbon whiskey, half-and-half, honey syrup and nutmeg.

  • Author: Kristen Olson
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Serving 1x
  • Category: Cocktail

Ingredients

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  • Vanilla Honey Syrup
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Bourbon Milk Punch
  • 4 ounces half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce vanilla honey syrup
  • Fresh Nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Split vanilla bean lengthwise into halves. Scrape out seeds with tip of small knife. Set aside.
  2. To make Vanilla Honey Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix honey, water, vanilla seeds and bean. Heat about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside 1 hour to cool. Discard vanilla bean. Pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until needed. Makes about 1 cup.
  3. Add half-and-half, bourbon and vanilla honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake until cold and frothy. Pour into a glass filled with ice. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 5.8g
  • Sodium: 48.8mg
  • Fat: 3.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.5.g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3.6g
  • Cholesterol: 11.3mg

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Bourbon and Honey Milk Punch | BourbonandHoney.com -- A delicious holiday recipe for Bourbon Milk Punch made with bourbon whiskey, half-and-half, honey syrup and nutmeg.

Do you have a favorite holiday cocktail? 

Here are a few other milk punch recipes…
The Milk Punch Revival from NY Times
Bourbon Milk Punch Drink from Drink and Cocktail Recipes
PDT’s Cereal Milk Punch from Serious Eats

Or, try my Bourbon-Vanilla Spiked Coffee…Bourbon-Vanilla Spiked Coffee | BourbonAndHoney.com -- Hot coffee spiked with bourbon and vanilla cream. A delicious and indulgent twist on Irish coffee.

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