milk punch

noun

: a mixed drink of alcoholic liquor, milk, and sugar

Examples of milk punch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bartenders like Jimenez are taking advantage of the versatility of the milk punch formula, treating it as a canvas for their creativity. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024 Perhaps that's why Franklin's original recipe for milk punch was clearly meant to be made in bulk. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024 Carefully pour the milk punch into the prepared glass. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024 For example, the Cash and Curry is a creamy milk punch made from gin, sherry, lychee and curry leave, then shaken with a rice-miso-coconut horchata. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for milk punch 

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Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milk punch was in 1702

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“Milk punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20punch. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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