Milk Punch

A close relative of eggnog, milk punch (or Milky Way) is typically served in the South both at elegant winter brunches and as a festive Christmas drink. (The ritual in my own family has always been to sip milk punches while opening Christmas presents, and no doubt this was my initial—and harmless—introduction to alcoholic beverages as a child.) The drink is also made with rum or brandy, but whichever spirit you choose, shake the punch as quickly as possible to prevent excess dilution. And d