Clarified Milk Punch

120 mins
Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1To make the oleo saccharum, peel 6 lemons and place them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  2. 2Muddle the lemon peels and sugar to extract the oils and create a syrup. Let this sit for at least 8 hours, or even a day.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice to the oleo saccharum.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of simple syrup to the mixture.
  5. 5Add 2 cups of aged rum to the mixture.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of whiskey to the mixture.
  7. 7Pour the mixture into a larger container.
  8. 8Add 2 cups of whole milk to the container.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit for at least an hour or two until the curds start to filter.
  10. 10Place a paper towel folded in half into a strainer set over another bucket or container.
  11. 11Pour the milk punch mixture a little at a time into the paper towel-lined strainer, allowing it to filter until clear.
  12. 12Serve the clarified milk punch over a large rock of ice.
  13. 13Freshly grate nutmeg over the top for garnish.

Ingredients

  • 6 peeled lemons lemon peels
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.75 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 2 cups aged rum
  • 1 cup whiskey/cognac
  • 2 cups milk
  • nutmeg

Equipment

muddlercontainerstrainerpaper towelglass

Tips

  • Do not heat the milk. The milk reacts with the acidity, then it curds up, and those curds act like a filtration system. If you have the time, it's actually pretty fun. The end result drastically changes the cocktail.
  • Freshly grate your nutmeg, as it makes the drink pop.