

(Which is often how many good nights out begin or end.) Now whether you want to take this bitters situation from zero to outlandish is up to you, but be mindful that if you indulge by adding cherries to this beverage, it begins to wander out of Manhattan territory and into the realm of Brooklyn. In preparing this classic drink, personal taste is a huge factor in the subjectively perfect proportions - so why not start in the middle and see where your preferences lie? Add rye and vermouth in equal amounts, per Cocktails With Suderman, and then adjust to your taste in either direction. We suggest playing with some additional ingredients to see which spices and what level of sweetness you prefer, perhaps starting with a splash of vanilla and a little nutmeg. While you can drink the two mixed together without anything else, you may find the flavor to be lacking. Cocktail Society says the Scots were drinking milk punch as far back as 1688, with the first recipe for the mix published in 1711.

The recipe is so easy, if you can boil water, you're overqualified (which is good news, because milk is surprisingly difficult to boil).īut what if you're extra lazy and can't even be bothered to turn on your burner? Milk punch is as simple as shake, strain, and served cold.

Scáiltín is a variation on milk punch that's as easy as simmering the two, per Whisky Advocate. While whiskey and Guinness might be Ireland's two most famous beverages, the Emerald Isle is also known for its dairy (you're presumably familiar with the Kerrygold brand), so the union of whiskey and milk was inevitable.
