yzHoliday Milk PunchBC

For the Simple Syrup:
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup of water
For the Punch:
2 quarts whole milk
1 quart vanilla ice 
cream
2 cups brandy
1 cup Southern Comfort
Nutmeg
1.  For the syrup, combine the sugar and 3/4 cup of water in a suacepan and stir to dissolve the sugar.  Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is boiling.  Let simmer until the mixture is clear, about eight minutes.  Pour into a jar and cool.  Refrigerate until cold.
2.  For the punch, whisk the milk and the ice cream together in a large pitcher or punch bowl until it is blended.  Stir in the spirits and the simple syrup to taste.  Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.  To serve, pour into highball or punch glasses and grate nutmeg on top.

Yield:  30 servings.