milk punch

noun

: a mixed drink of alcoholic liquor, milk, and sugar

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Among his most intriguing creations are La Isla Bonita, a milk punch made with yogurt, yuzu and clarified tea; Ondatrópica, a sweet-and-sour tipple featuring pisco and Champagne vinegar; and Caribbean Queen, a drinkable dessert that blends rum and coffee liqueur with mascarpone gelato. Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 The former list includes quaffs such as the Bazaar Paloma (mezcal, tamarind, grapefruit), while the latter encompasses sips like the Weak in the Knees (a milk punch with Pathfinder amaro, spiced tamarind syrup, lemon, and demerara sugar). Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 The libations menu includes an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and mocktails, such as Weak in the Knees, a milk punch with spiced tamarind syrup, lemon, demerara syrup and Pathfinder Amaro. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025 In your glass: Coastal cocktails like a white port-and-tonic — Portugal's answer to a G&T — or a boozy clarified milk punch with coconut, pineapple and lime. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for milk punch

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milk punch was in 1702

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“Milk punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20punch. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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