Rum Milk Punch
The Rum Milk Punch is a light rum creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 40 out of 100
- Creamy
- 97 out of 100
- Boozy
- 21 out of 100
How to make a Rum Milk Punch
To make a Rum Milk Punch, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 2 oz light rum, 8 oz milk, ¼ oz simple syrup and 1 nutmeg.
You'll need
- Light rum2 oz
- Milk8 oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Nutmeg1
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add light rum, milk, simple syrup and nutmeg to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Milk blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the shaker until it dissolves, then carry on.
Rum Milk Punch questions
What does a Rum Milk Punch taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly creamy and sweet. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Rum Milk Punch?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Rum Milk Punch and an Egg Nog #4?
Both use light rum, milk, simple syrup and nutmeg. The Egg Nog #4 uses egg yolk, bourbon, vanilla extract and egg white. The Rum Milk Punch is shaken and served in a highball glass; the Egg Nog #4 is blended and served in a mug.
Should a Rum Milk Punch be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: milk and simple syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Rum Milk Punch in?
A highball glass.