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Photo of a creamy milk punch for Christmas in glasses with a pitcher alongside and a plate of cookies.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

Try this frothy cocktail — named after a bartender in San Francisco — instead of eggnog.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup half and half

1/4cup whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk

1/4 cup bourbon

1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups ice cubes

Freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg

Preparation

Whip first 5 ingredients in blender until foamy. Stir in ice. Strain punch into two 6-ounce glasses or mugs. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Punch Bourbon Whiskey Nutmeg Herbs & Spices 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Blender Winter Bon Appétit

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