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Holiday Milk Punch: the New Eggnog

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"Homemade eggnog is rich, extravagant, irresistible. But the ingredients - heavy cream, raw eggs, sugar and booze - give one pause. A few years back, I discovered a delicious high-flavor, no-risk alternative: milk punch, made with whole milk (no cream, no eggs). And it's easy to make. No cooking, no whipping egg whites and cream: Just mix and freeze. Make a pitcher today, and stick it in the freezer for the season. The spirits keep the milk from freezing; the freezer keeps the milk from spoiling. But remember, it's potent - one of my friends calls it 'the adult milkshake'!"

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Original Recipe Yield 8 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 gallon whole milk
  • Grated nutmeg (optional)

Directions

  1. Dissolve sugar in rum, brandy and vanilla extract in a large, heavy pitcher. Add milk; freeze until very cold or even slushy, about 4 to 8 hours. (Can be frozen for a month.) Pour into glasses, grate nutmeg over each glass, if desired, and serve.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Appetizer Bar on December 8, 2002.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 367 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg

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Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2004 by ROBINHD 
A fantastic recipe we've made the last few holiday seasons. It's very unusual, and tastes... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by MEG622 
We made this last year for Christmas Day and LOVED it. Its fabulous. We like eggnog but... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Karolinamom 
Great option to Egg Nog. My Husband really liked it. We didn't freeze. It tastes good... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by WAMMY 
THIS WAS AMAZING!!!! My mother in law and I drank several of these christmas. It tastes like... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by ElizabethLeigh 
I make this with a few variations. I use bourbon instead of the whiskey and rum, and I use... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by annie 
I made this for women's poker night and it was a hit. It tasted so good! I made it 10 hours... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by BRIGIDSMOMMY 
This is a Major Hit! Great Flavor! I am going to be making this for any summer parties we have... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2006 by LUVMYFAMILIA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was such a hit. Tasted like a grown up milk shake. I added cinnamon and it turned out... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by JRKCR 
I didn't care for this, but I think maybe I don't like brandy. I'll try it again with just... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by WINGSEARCHING 
It was a little bland, I might try adding some cinnamon or something to it next time. MORE

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