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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Mary Virginia’s Milk Punch

Ingredients

1 /2 cup           Brandy

2 /3 cup           Bourbon

1 Tbl                Vanilla

100 gratings    Nutmeg

2 cups              Half & Half

1 cup               Simple Syrup (1 /2 cup sugar, and 1 /2 cup water heated until dissolved)

Instructions

Combine all in a quart container. Shake well. Keep refrigerated.

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