The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
June 6th : MILK PUNCH
This seductive and nectareous drink can be made by the directions herewith given :
To a couple of quarts of spring water add one quart of genuine milk. Mix one quart of old Jamaica rum with two of French brandy, and put the spirit to the milk, stirring it for a short time ; let it stand for an hour, but do not suffer any one of delicate appetite to see the meĢlange in its present state, as the sight might create a distaste for the punch when perfected.
Filter through blotting-paper into bottles; and should you find that the liquid is cloudy, which it should not be, you may clarify by adding a small portion of isinglass to each bottle.
The above recipe will furnish you with half a dozen of punch .