Cajun/Creole · drink
Milk Punch
Milk Punch reads sweetness 6.0, floral 3.8 and warm spice 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cajun/Creole drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.0 · Floral 3.8 · Warm Spice 3.2 · Nutty 2.3 · Smoke 1.7 · Fruity 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Richness 1.1
What's in it (6)
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice
- freshly grated nutmeg
Time & effort: about 3 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 220.2 kcal, 16.8 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 30.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine spirit, milk, powdered sugar, and a drop of vanilla in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until very cold and frothy.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass or cup and grate fresh nutmeg generously over the top.
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- Horchata — Mexican
- Sutlac (Rice Pudding) — Turkish
- Chai (Persian Black Tea) — Persian
- Ginjinha — Portuguese
- Pryanik (Пряник) — Russian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.