Milky Way Punch

This Milky Way Punch is a unique and flavorful cocktail with a base of Earl Grey tea infused with ruby port, dark rum, Allspice Dram, and fresh lemon juice, then clarified with whole milk. The resulting drink is a smooth and creamy libation that's perfect for sipping on a relaxing evening. The process of clarifying the cocktail through milk creates a fascinating and visually stunning beverage that's as intriguing as it is delicious.

Milky Way Punch

A creamy and delightful cocktail made with Earl Grey tea, ruby port, dark rum, Allspice Dram, lemon juice, and clarified with whole milk.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup ruby port
  • 4 fl oz aged dark rum
  • 2 fl oz Allspice Dram
  • 2 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 1/4 cups of water to 208°F, then pour it over the tea bags in a quart vessel and steep for 3 minutes.
  2. Add sugar to the tea, then stir in the port, rum, Allspice Dram, and lemon juice. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  3. Pour the milk into a glass pitcher, followed by the tea mixture, and let it sit for 1 hour without stirring.
  4. Line a large, fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter and strain the mixture into a wide, 4-quart container, letting it filter for about 1 hour.
  5. Once filtered, transfer the liquid to a jar or pitcher and chill before serving.
  6. Store the clarified milk punch tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.