Milk Punch is an historic recipe that passed from 17th century England into the parlours of the Old South. Green Pastures, one of Austin’s oldest restaurants, honors this recipe by serving it every week as part of their Sunday brunch. It’s a lovely place with a large, stately lawn peopled by old oak trees. Since opening in the 1940’s, their brunches have become legendary.
Sipping on a glass of milk punch is a very nice way to pass the time on a hot Texas afternoon.
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Description
The Green Pastures is an iconic Austin restaurant famous for its Sunday brunches. Always on the menu is the Milk Punch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup white rum
- 1 1/2 ounces of brandy
- 3 ice cubes
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine ice cream, milk, bourbon, run, brandy and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until ice cream is liquefied and mixture has smooth texture of a thin milk shake. Serve in wine glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Serve in wine glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Makes about 5 cups.
Notes
Freshly ground nutmeg always tastes better! This recipe was originally printed in the excellent book, Texas Old-Time Restaurants and Cafes.