Disco Dream Punch

This delightful clarified milk punch is lighter than the traditional New Orleans classic, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing summer sip. The combination of gin, Aperol, and a touch of absinthe creates a balanced and bright flavor profile, while the addition of lemon juice and simple syrup adds a zesty sweetness. The process of curdling and straining the milk results in a crystal-clear cocktail that's both visually stunning and deliciously smooth.

Disco Dream Punch

A light and refreshing clarified milk punch with gin, Aperol, and a hint of absinthe, perfect for summer sipping.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 5 oz Aperol
  • 0.25 oz absinthe
  • 8 oz milk
  • 1.50 oz lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • Grapefruit peel

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine gin, Aperol, absinthe, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Heat the milk in a pot to around 140 degrees, then remove from heat.
  3. Add the Aperol mixture to the warm milk and stir until the milk curdles.
  4. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a large container, with an empty container alongside.
  5. Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined strainer until it's about three-quarters full. Let it strain for 10-15 seconds until the liquid becomes clear, then move the strainer over the second container quickly.
  6. Discard the solids in the strainer and repeat the straining process until the entire mixture is strained once.
  7. Repeat the process with the cloudy liquid to ensure the final mixture is clear.
  8. Pour 4 oz of the strained mixture into a lowball glass over ice, express a grapefruit peel over the top, and garnish with the grapefruit peel.