Cardamom-Rose Milk Punch
A creamy, aromatic milk punch with warm cardamom and fragrant rose water, perfect for a soothing evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, whole milk, simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2 oz whole milk
- 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 1/4 oz rose water
- a pinch ground cardamom
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 (for garnish) dried rose petal
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 2 oz whole milk, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and 1/4 oz rose water.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cardamom directly into the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake gently but thoroughly for 15 seconds to combine and chill without excessive frothing.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish by resting a single dried rose petal on the surface of the drink.
