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
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Nutmeg
- Milk1 cup
- White Rum2 oz
- Powdered Sugar1 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Rum Milk Punch close to the original.
Instead of Milk
- Half-and-Half— richer
- Plant-Based Milk— dairy-free swap
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Powdered Sugar
- 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
Similar taste
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