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Cocktail History
The Milk & Honey is an autumn cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It was inspired by warm milk and its common prescription as a nightcap that encourages sleep. It was also named for its two main ingredients: whole milk and Bénédictine, a spiced French liqueur.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Milk: This is a liquid rich in calcium and protein that is produced by mammals. I used Prairie Farm Vitamin D Whole Milk.
Bénédictine: This is a liqueur made in France with twenty-seven herbs and spices, sugar, and alcohol.
Orange Wedge: This is an orange slice that has been cut into a wedge shape.
Cinnamon Stick: This is a dried spice that has been rolled into a stick. I used Simply Organic Cinnamon Sticks.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Saucepan: This is used to warm the ingredients. I used the Cuisinart 3-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cover.
Spoon: This is used to stir the ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips Silicone Spoon.
Ladle: This is used to transfer the drink to cups. I used the OXO Good Grips Silicone Everyday Ladle.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Bright white color
• Aroma: Cinnamon, citrus, and herbs
• Taste: Rich milk sweetened with honey flavor
• Finish: More herbal notes
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I did not know what to expect of this simple hot drink, but it was surprisingly good! I never would’ve thought to pair hot milk with Bénédictine, but the combination works. It’s meant to be a play on the hot milk that’s often prescribed to help put you to sleep, and that’s exactly how I would describe it too—warm, sweet, and soothing. I can’t really stomach whole milk anymore though, so I’d make it with skim or oat milk instead and would consider dressing it up with some brandy or peppermint for more complexity.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter by Jassy Davis.
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Milk & Honey
The Milk & Honey is an autumn cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It was inspired by warm milk and its common prescription as a nightcap that encourages sleep. It was also named for its two main ingredients: whole milk and Bénédictine, a spiced French liqueur.
Ingredients
Method
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Add milk to a saucepan.
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Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
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Add liqueur to pan and stir for 10-15 seconds.
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Pour mixture into mug.
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Garnish with orange wedge and cinnamon stick.
