Milk Punch Fizz

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Milk Punch is a New Orleans standard and has a long history in Louisiana. It serves as New Orleans’ answer to eggnog. The sweet nuttiness of the bourbon cuts through the dairy resulting in a lush, silky texture. It’s yet surprisingly refreshing reminisces the Ramos Gin Fizz.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Yields: 1 Serving

Ingredients:

• 1½ ounces Still’Water Bourbon
• 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
• 1 ounce Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
• 1 tsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup ice
• 2 ounces soda water

Method:

In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, cream, Simple Syrup, lemon juice, vanilla and egg white. Cover and shake for 1 minute. Add ice. Cover and shake for 1 additional minute. Strain into a Collins glass. Let stand for 1 minute. Carefully add soda water. Enjoy.

Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup cold water
• ¼ cup sugar

Method:

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves, creating a simple syrup. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.

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