Milk Punch.

A classic morning cocktail in New Orleans.

Milk Punch

1 ½ ounces brandy or good quality bourbon
1 ounce simple syrup
½ tsp. high quality vanilla extract
2-3 ounces half-and-half
Cubed ice
Grated nutmeg

Pour brandy, simple syrup, vanilla extract and half-and-half into a pint glass. Add ice to a shaker and shake the concoction until well mixed and frothy. Add cubed ice to a rocks glass and, using a strainer, pour the mixture into it. Top with a bit of grated nutmeg.