Banana Flambe Milk Punch

This New Orleans Special Cocktail is a unique and flavorful concoction that combines the richness of whole milk with the warmth of rum and brandy. The addition of cinnamon and flambeed bananas adds a touch of complexity to this indulgent and comforting drink. It's a perfect choice for a cozy evening or as a delightful dessert cocktail.

Banana Flambe Milk Punch

A rich and indulgent cocktail with whole milk, rum, brandy, cinnamon, and flambeed bananas, perfect for a cozy evening or dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1.50 oz rum
  • 0.50 oz brandy
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp packed dark brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine milk, half of the rum, brandy, and cinnamon sticks. Simmer for 5 minutes without boiling.
  2. Toss the sliced bananas with cinnamon and lemon juice in a bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bananas and cook until softened, then remove from heat.
  4. In a safe work area, add the remaining rum to the skillet and flambe the bananas with caution. After the flame dies, carefully transfer the bananas and cooking liquid to the saucepan of milk. Simmer for 10 minutes longer.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  6. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon if desired.