Smoked Apple Milk Punch

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the freshly squeezed lime juice in a large jar.
  2. 2Combine the freshly squeezed lime juice in a large jar.
  3. 3Combine the freshly squeezed lime juice in a large jar.
  4. 4Add tequila to the jar.
  5. 5Add tequila to the jar.
  6. 6Add tequila to the jar.
  7. 7Add mezcal to the jar.
  8. 8Add mezcal to the jar.
  9. 9Add mezcal to the jar.
  10. 10Add apple cider to the jar.
  11. 11Add apple cider to the jar.
  12. 12Add apple cider to the jar.
  13. 13Add smoked cinnamon simple syrup to the jar.
  14. 14Add smoked cinnamon simple syrup to the jar.
  15. 15Add smoked cinnamon simple syrup to the jar.
  16. 16Stir the cocktail mixture thoroughly.
  17. 17Stir the cocktail mixture thoroughly.
  18. 18Stir the cocktail mixture thoroughly.
  19. 19Pour whole milk into a large bowl.
  20. 20Pour whole milk into a large bowl.
  21. 21Pour whole milk into a large bowl.
  22. 22Carefully pour the cocktail mixture from the jar into the bowl with the whole milk.
  23. 23Carefully pour the cocktail mixture from the jar into the bowl with the whole milk.
  24. 24Carefully pour the cocktail mixture from the jar into the bowl with the whole milk.
  25. 25Mix everything together well.
  26. 26Mix everything together well.
  27. 27Mix everything together well.
  28. 28Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for about 3 hours to allow the milk to curdle and clarify the cocktail.
  29. 29Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for about 3 hours to allow the milk to curdle and clarify the cocktail.
  30. 30Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for about 3 hours to allow the milk to curdle and clarify the cocktail.
  31. 31Set up a fine mesh strainer over an empty bowl, lining the strainer with Konex coffee filters.
  32. 32Set up a fine mesh strainer over an empty bowl, lining the strainer with Konex coffee filters.
  33. 33Set up a fine mesh strainer over an empty bowl, lining the strainer with Konex coffee filters.
  34. 34Carefully pour the milk-cocktail mixture into the prepared strainer. This process will take 6-8 hours for the liquid to fully strain through.
  35. 35Carefully pour the milk-cocktail mixture into the prepared strainer. This process will take 6-8 hours for the liquid to fully strain through.
  36. 36Carefully pour the milk-cocktail mixture into the prepared strainer. This process will take 6-8 hours for the liquid to fully strain through.
  37. 37Once strained, remove and discard the coffee filters containing the curdled milk solids.
  38. 38Once strained, remove and discard the coffee filters containing the curdled milk solids.
  39. 39Once strained, remove and discard the coffee filters containing the curdled milk solids.
  40. 40Pour the clarified cocktail into a clean jar or bottle for storage.
  41. 41Pour the clarified cocktail into a clean jar or bottle for storage.
  42. 42Pour the clarified cocktail into a clean jar or bottle for storage.
  43. 43To smoke the glass, light a cinnamon stick with a lighter.
  44. 44To smoke the glass, light a cinnamon stick with a lighter.
  45. 45To smoke the glass, light a cinnamon stick with a lighter.
  46. 46Place a chilled glass over the smoking cinnamon stick to infuse it with smoke.
  47. 47Place a chilled glass over the smoking cinnamon stick to infuse it with smoke.
  48. 48Place a chilled glass over the smoking cinnamon stick to infuse it with smoke.
  49. 49Place clear ice cubes into the smoked glass.
  50. 50Place clear ice cubes into the smoked glass.
  51. 51Place clear ice cubes into the smoked glass.
  52. 52Pour the clarified smoked apple milk punch over the ice in the smoked glass.
  53. 53Pour the clarified smoked apple milk punch over the ice in the smoked glass.
  54. 54Pour the clarified smoked apple milk punch over the ice in the smoked glass.
  55. 55Garnish with a smoked cinnamon stick.
  56. 56Garnish with a smoked cinnamon stick.
  57. 57Garnish with a smoked cinnamon stick.

Ingredients

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