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New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch

26 February, 2017 by Tara 14 Comments

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New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch in celebration of #SundaySupper Easy Mardi Gras Recipes! This delicious cocktail brings together milk and cream with brandy, vanilla, and powdered sugar for an easy and fun drink.

Disclaimer: This recipe contains alcohol. It is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink responsibly.

New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch in three clear glasses with purple, green, and gold sprinkles around the rim.

With Mardi Gras on Tuesday, #SundaySupper is getting together with a collection of easy recipes to celebrate. Marion of Life Tastes Good is hosting this week and I am sharing a recipe for New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch.

New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch

This cocktail has its origins in Ireland and the UK and has had a resurgence in popularity in New Orleans by Brennan’s. 

I actually first came across Brandy Milk Punch here in Virginia at Bayou Bakery in Arlington. Equal parts of milk and cream are shaken with brandy, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Season with a little freshly grated nutmeg before serving.

Most recipes I have come across use a simple syrup to sweeten the cocktail. I found the idea of using powdered sugar at Boulder Locavore for an easier, slightly less sweet version. It blends right into the drink when shaken.

The types of milk/cream may also differ. I used equal parts of milk and heavy cream. Some use half-and-half in addition to the milk. Others use more cream or just milk. No matter what the combination, this Milk Punch is a wonderful addition to your Mardi Gras brunch festivities.

Looking for more variations? This recipe from Arctic Garden Studio uses cognac and strawberries. I also recently took the basic flavors of the New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch and made Brandy Milk Punch Macarons if you want to try it in cookie form!

I happened to have some Mardi Gras-colored (purple, green, and gold) nonpareils on hand, so I used them to add a festive rim to the glasses before pouring in the Brandy Milk Punch.

Lightly dip the top of each glass in honey, light corn syrup, or melted white chocolate (just a thin amount, too much will cause the sprinkles to drip down), then dip into a bowl filled with the desired sprinkles. Place the glasses in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set.

Looking for more recipes from Louisiana?

Try my:

  • Creole Jambalaya
  • Slow Cooker Creole Chicken and Sausage 
  • Lousiana Calas
Close up of New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch in a clear glass with purple, green, and gold sprinkles around the rim.

Check out what everyone else made for the event!

Appetizers

  • Mardi Gras Muffaletta Dip by For the Love of Food
  • Piquant Shrimp Balls by Food Lust People Love
  • Trinidadian doubles by Caroline’s Cooking

Main Dishes

  • Andouille and Chicken Gumbo by Delaware Girl Eats
  • Cajun Courtbouillon by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Cajun Pasta Carnivale by Palatable Pastime
  • Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo by The Freshman Cook
  • Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta by Wholistic Woman
  • Creole Beef and Rice Bowls by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
  • Overnight Muffuletta Sandwich by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Slow Cooker Jambalaya by The Crumby Kitchen
  • Tenderloin Grillades with Cheesy Grits by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Vegetarian Muffaletta Sandwich by Hardly A Goddess

Sides

  • New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch by Tara’s Multicultural Table
  • Red Beans and Rice by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Desserts

  • Basic Bread Pudding by What Smells So Good?
  • Bourbon Vanilla Cherries Jubilee by Pies and Plots
Side view of New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch in three clear glasses with a cocktail shaker in the background.

New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch Recipe

Adapted from Boulder Locavore

New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch in three small clear glasses.
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New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch

A recipe for New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch! This delicious cocktail brings together milk and cream with brandy, vanilla, and powdered sugar for an easy and fun drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword brandy, cocktail, Mardi Gras, Milk Punch, New Orleans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 -2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces (60 milliliters) whole milk
  • 2 ounces (60 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1-2 ounces (30-60 milliliters) brandy
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ice cubes
  • Freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add the milk, cream, brandy, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Add about 3-5 ice cubes and shake well to combine.
  • Strain into a glass, with ice if desired. Sprinkle with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Liz

    26 February, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Wow! So rich and delicious! Perfect for Mardi Gras.

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  2. Laura | Wandercooks

    26 February, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    This cocktail sounds gorgeous and I love the mix of flavours with the cream, vanilla and nutmeg – not to mention the brandy of course! My mum makes something very similar on Christmas day – it’s always a special treat!

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  3. Brandi Crawford

    27 February, 2017 at 12:02 am

    This looks like the perfect drink! Just in time for Mardi Gras

    Reply
  4. Luci's Morsels

    27 February, 2017 at 12:25 am

    Yum, yum, yum! While we don’t really celebrate Mardi Gras in California, this looks like a recipe worth trying!

    Reply
  5. Igor @ Cooking The Globe

    27 February, 2017 at 2:33 am

    This one sounds amazing. Brandy flavored milk, yum. Count me in!

    Reply
  6. Pretty

    27 February, 2017 at 3:07 am

    I don’t normally like mile cocktails but I know my boyfriend will love this!

    Reply
  7. Moncia

    28 February, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    You’re making me nostalgic! It’s time to plan a trip back to New Orleans. Brennan’s is a favorite of ours and we always stop in for breakfast and that includes the Milk Punch!

    Reply
  8. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

    1 March, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    This looks so tasty! I love that you used powdered sugar rather than simple syrup. We never seem to have simple syrup on hand when we want to use it. So, powdered sugar makes things much easier!

    Reply
  9. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    3 March, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Sounds tasty and looks lovely. But I was really hoping for that funny story… 😉

    Reply
  10. Greg R.

    24 December, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    4 stars
    Interesting, I “Googled” Brandy, Heavy Cream, Cane Sugar, Vanilla Extract, just to see if such a drink had a name (I was virtually certain it would). One New Year’s Eve I concocted a drink, (I certainly didn’t presume that I was the first to combine these ingredients) which used heavy cream but no milk, and fresh ground Sri Lankan cinnamon rather than nutmeg (I’ll put cinnamon in ANYTHING). I’m happy I now know what to call my “invention”.

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  11. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    3 January, 2021 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty and fun cocktail! It sounds delicious and the festive rim looks so cool!

    Reply
  12. Marlynn

    3 January, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    First, these are adorable!! So fun and festive! And, they sound soooo delicious too.

    Reply
  13. Emily Liao

    3 January, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never had a brandy milk punch until now! This was great and everyone enjoyed it. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
  14. Shruthi

    3 January, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    These are so festive!! Love this idea – can’t wait to make for Mardi Gras!

    Reply

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