How to make a vegan milk punch?
To make a vegan milk punch, swap the dairy for a plant milk, mix it with the spirits, sweetener, spice and acid, let it separate into curds, then strain through a filter until clear, and refrigerate. Oat milk works in a published recipe from Campari Academy. Other plant milks are untested here, so expect some trial and error.
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How do you make a vegan milk punch?
There are two styles. A clarified milk punch is clear and silky because the milk curdles and is strained out. A simple milk punch is creamy and not strained. Both can be vegan with plant milk. This guide covers the clarified method first.
Clarified vegan milk punch
- Combine the spirits, sweetener, spices and acidic parts in a non-reactive container such as glass or stainless steel.
- Add the plant milk. One published recipe from Campari Academy uses oat milk infused with graham crackers, at about 20% of the total volume.
- Let it sit until curds or separation form.
- Strain through a chinois lined with cheesecloth, or a permanent coffee filter, until the liquid runs clear. Pour the first strained liquid back over the curds and repeat if it is cloudy.
- Refrigerate. To serve, stir a portion with ice briefly and strain over a large cube.
Which plant milk should you use?
| Milk | Notes |
|---|---|
| Oat milk | Used in the published recipe above; infusing it first adds flavor |
| Other plant milks (almond, coconut, soy) | Not verified for this method; results may differ |
We could only verify the oat milk recipe. Plant milks vary by brand, so test a small batch first.
A simple creamy option
If you do not want to strain, you can simply shake a spirit with sweetener, spice and plant milk over ice. This is a creamy drink, not a clarified punch, and we did not test it.
Tips
- Be patient. Pass the liquid through the filter more than once for clarity.
- Check labels if it must be fully vegan, since some spirits and liqueurs use animal products or dairy.
How long does it keep?
The recipe says to store it refrigerated but gives no shelf life. We found no official figure, so judge by smell and taste. Drink responsibly.
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What plant milk can you use for milk punch?
A published recipe from Campari Academy uses oat milk infused with graham crackers. Other plant milks are untested here.
How do you clarify a vegan milk punch?
Mix the plant milk into the acidic spirit mixture, wait for curds, then strain through cheesecloth or a coffee filter until clear.
Is milk punch vegan?
Traditional milk punch uses dairy. A vegan version uses plant milk and vegan-friendly spirits and sweeteners.
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