Milk Punch

Ingredients

1 (4/5-quart) bottle of bourbon or brandy
3 quarts half-and-half
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
Simple syrup (recipe follows)
Grated nutmeg

Instructions

Combine the bourbon, half-and-half, and vanilla in a one-gallon container. Add the simple syrup to attain desired sweetness. Chill well in the refrigerator. Serve in chilled glasses (not over ice) and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Makes about 1 gallon

Simple syrup:

· 1 cup water

· 1 cup sugar

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Boil until the sugar dissolves and liquid becomes slightly thick. Cool completely before using.