Milk Punch

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, pod reserved
• 2 cups milk, divided
• 1 1/2 cups brandy or bourbon, divided
• Ice
• Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water, vanilla seeds and pod.
2. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
3. Let steep for 15 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture and discard the vanilla pod.
5. Pour 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup brandy and half of the vanilla syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
6. Shake the cocktail until ice cold, and then carefully pour into 4 rocks glasses.
7. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
8. Garnish with nutmeg and enjoy!
9. What Really Makes This Recipe Sing: This is the classic hair of the dog in New Orleans.
10. Most bartenders have their own version, but any of them will do the trick.
11. BYOC: Want to really indulge?
12. Whip some cream up with a little superfine sugar and dollop on top.
13. Want to cut some calories?
14. Try making this with almond milk.

granulated sugar, vanilla bean, milk, brandy, nutmeg

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/milk-punch-recipe.html (may not work)