
Rum Milk Punch
Light rum shaken with a cup of milk and powdered sugar, strained tall and dusted with nutmeg. A soothing, old-South brunch companion.
7.5% ABVLightCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Nutmeg· not in your bar
- Milk· not in your bar1 cup
Or swap: Half-and-Half — richer, Plant-Based Milk — dairy-free swap
- White Rum· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Cachaça — makes it punchier, Gold Rum — richer, slightly oaky
- Powdered Sugar· not in your bar1 tsp
Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except nutmeg) with ice and strain into a collins glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Pairs well with
Gentle milky sweetness with nutmeg pairs like breakfast-in-a-glass with baked goods:
- Cinnamon toast squares
- Banana bread slices
- Sugar cookies
- Candied pecans




