BRANDY MILK PUNCH

 Brandy Milk Punch

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 oz. brandy (or bourbon, if you prefer) 1/2 oz. dark rum

2 oz. whole milk or half-and-half

3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1⁄2 oz. simple syrup (recipe below) Dash of grated nutmeg

SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup water 1 cup sugar

1. Pour all liquids into a cocktail shaker filled three-quarters with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass, and dust with grated nutmeg.

2. For Simple Syrup: Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over low until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature before using, and refrigerate excess.