Cuisinart FR-10 manual Hot Milk Punch, ¾ teaspoon whole cloves, during the holiday season

¾ teaspoon whole cloves

4teaspoons loose black tea, such as Darjeeling

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1⁄3 cup cold whole milk

1.Combine all ingredients except the sugar and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and steep mixture for 15 minutes.

2.Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a clean saucepan. Add the brown sugar and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and slightly reduce the tea. Remove from heat and measure out 1 cup of tea into a mug.

3.With the warming stirrer in place, add the milk to the tank and press the hot milk button. Pour milk into tea and stir. Serve immediately.

*This recipe makes more tea than is needed for a single serving; however, we like to prepare this as a larger batch for having on hand when desired.

Hot Milk Punch

Stay warm with this cocktail, which is traditionally imbibed

during the holiday season.

Makes 1 serving

1cup cold whole milk

2 tablespoons dark rum

2 tablespoons brandy

1½ teaspoons granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

1.With the warming stirrer in place, add the milk to the tank. Cover and press the hot milk button.

2.In a large mug or heatproof glass combine the rum, brandy, sugar and vanilla.

3.When the warming process is complete, pour the milk into the mug and stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar. Top with freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately.

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