Milk Punch and How Milk Clarification Produces a Crystal Clear Cocktail | What's Eating Dan?

Have you ever tried milk punch? It's not the creamy beverage you might be picturing. Milk clarified cocktails use curdled milk to trap tannins and other polyphenols, pigments, and some flavor compounds to result in a mellow, refined drink rich in whey protein-rich water.

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[mattjanzen]

When I was first developing my milk punch for a cocktail menu I turned to ATK's breakdown of all the tests they ran to determine best conditions. Dan's methodical approach was everything I ever wanted. So glad to see this in video form!

[Kenjiro]

I started out thinking I was going to get grossed out (curdled milk as a tool, besides cheese?), but I admit you taught me something interesting and useful. I'm glad I watched! 👍

[danielpena]

He's so adorable, I could watch him all day long.

[ronvavra]

I'm not even going to watch this. It's impossible to make milk punch because it has no arms.

[ericma]

I made 2 batches of this this weekend and it was amazing. You can really taste all the flavors in the drink and yes it really has body to it. It really is a great drink, thanks for introducing this to me!

[biophile]

You make me think of the book The Drunken Botanist which New York Times Book Review described as impossible to characterize because it was simultaneously a cookbook, a science text, a historical manuscript, and a gardening book.

[dannyzep]

Having made milk punch once with my friend I'll tell you that it's worth the effort. It's delicious and has a deceptive amount of body for a drink that is clear and is super smooth

[TheMrsBeej]

I miss being able to check the Cook's Science article that you did in 2017 so thank you for doing this one over again!

[sankimalu]

Boozy lunches in the office? Don’t mind if I do. And if the boss becomes suspicious, I’ll respond, “there’s no whey this is alcohol...”

[necrojoe]

Anyone else think "milk punch" sounds like something from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

[analogbunny]

I just tried it. First batch wasn't crystal clear but definitely clearer than the base before mixing.

I read around and not one person mentioned that, as a byproduct, you get delicious cream cheese. A bit of a gritty texture (I added some spices), but still delicious.

Really this is one recipe for two products.

[vaguecstmr]

I know I am late to this milk punch party but when I saw this video’s title I was so excited to watch it and learn more about milk punch from New Orleans! Super yum. Love it with Brandy and also with Whiskey! Extra nutmeg plz

[jhezzy]

Fascinating. Can't wait to try and I'm not even much of a drinking, but fascinated by the process. Thx!

[macmedic]

5:50 So the kids can have their apple juice, and the kindergarten teacher can have her "apple juice".

[valliarlette]

Thank you! Very exciting to me! I love learning about stuff I never knew before. I am reminded of the day I learned how to clarify consomme. Please do consomme!

[TrufflesOnTheRocks]

I'm really happy Youtube reccomended me your video! Last week I posted a tutorial on how to make Clarified Milk Punch and since then Youtube keeps on pushing me some from other creators. I really like your thorough and simple approach. Well done! I also really liked the fact that all I said seems accurate, according to what you said ;) Well done! I'm now subscribed! Cheers!

[snoopaka]

Love these episodes. I learn something in every time

[sylviahacker]

I've heard of milk punch but never how it's made. Thanks!

[WaltzingAustralia]

Thanks for this. Great fun. As a food historian, I am always delighted to explore how things originated -- and how they are accomplished. Looks yummy.

[omyota]

I don't even drink and have no use for this, but it's Dan, so I'm watching.