Smoked Apple Milk Punch

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the freshly squeezed lime juice in a large jar.
  2. 2Add tequila to the jar.
  3. 3Add mezcal to the jar.
  4. 4Add apple cider to the jar.
  5. 5Add smoked cinnamon simple syrup to the jar.
  6. 6Stir the cocktail mixture thoroughly.
  7. 7Pour whole milk into a large bowl.
  8. 8Carefully pour the cocktail mixture from the jar into the bowl with the whole milk.
  9. 9Mix everything together well.
  10. 10Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for about 3 hours to allow the milk to curdle and clarify the cocktail.
  11. 11Set up a fine mesh strainer over an empty bowl, lining the strainer with Konex coffee filters.
  12. 12Carefully pour the milk-cocktail mixture into the prepared strainer. This process will take 6-8 hours for the liquid to fully strain through.
  13. 13Once strained, remove and discard the coffee filters containing the curdled milk solids.
  14. 14Pour the clarified cocktail into a clean jar or bottle for storage.
  15. 15To smoke the glass, light a cinnamon stick with a lighter.
  16. 16Place a chilled glass over the smoking cinnamon stick to infuse it with smoke.
  17. 17Place clear ice cubes into the smoked glass.
  18. 18Pour the clarified smoked apple milk punch over the ice in the smoked glass.
  19. 19Garnish with a smoked cinnamon stick.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups tequila
  • 1.5 cups mezcal
  • 1.25 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1.25 cups apple cider
  • 1.25 cups smoked cinnamon simple syrup
  • 1.25 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups water
  • 2 smoked cinnamon sticks
  • ice cubes

Equipment

jarlarge bowlstirring spoonfine mesh strainerKonex coffee filterslighterchilled glasscocktail glasses

Tips

  • If you don't like mezcal, you can use double the amount of tequila (3 cups of tequila instead of 1.5 cups tequila and 1.5 cups mezcal).
  • Pour the cocktail mixture into the whole milk, not the other way around, for better clarification.
  • Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 3 hours (or anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour per serving of cocktail). For this recipe, it's advised to wait 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • The straining process with the coffee filter will take approximately 6-8 hours.
  • You can make this drink a week or two in advance and store it in the fridge to save time before hosting a party.
  • To make smoked cinnamon simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a pot. Add 2 smoked cinnamon sticks per 1/2 cup sugar and water. Light the cinnamon sticks on fire carefully and let them burn for about 10 seconds before adding them to the pot. Let it simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes per 1/2 cup). Remove from heat, let it cool completely, and then remove the cinnamon sticks.

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