Episode 076 - The Milk Punch Episode

In this episode, we talk about the various incarnations of Milk Punch, both historical and contemporary. Some of the topics we discuss include: The earliest proto-milk punch: Scailtin, and the historical and cultural forces responsible for this beverage being created in medieval Ireland. How milk punch came to be clarified when citrus became available due to the sudden availability of citrus in the 16- and 1700s. How to re-create Ben Franklin's famous milk punch recipe using ingredients and tools available today. A few notes on New Orleans-style milk punch. And much, much more.