Here is a cocktail that is perfect for your upcoming Diwali celebration. I based it on the Gujarati Diwali sweet, Doodh Pak. It’s made with milk, saffron, cardamom simple syrup, and whiskey. This drink is a “milk punch,” which is a type of drink that has its roots in India.

Indian Whiskey Milk Punch

Milk Punch

Milk punches originate in India, but this one is in the “New Orleans” style. Authentic Indian milk punches would be run through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, which removes the spices and also clears the white proteins from the milk, giving a mostly clear type of drink.


Since I wanted this drink to be reminiscent of Doodh Pak or Kheer, I wanted to keep the milky look intact.

Ingredients
Made with saffron, nutmeg, whiskey, milk, cream, charoli, cardamom simple syrup, and pistachio shavings

Serve this Doodh Pak inspired milk punch at your next Indian celebration.

Diwali inspired Indian Whiskey Milk Punch

Tips

  • For a sweeter drink, add more cardamom syrup. You can also make it creamier by adding more cream. 
  • Toppings / Garnish are optional
  • Use half-and-half instead of milk and cream since half and half is essentially 1 part cream to 3 parts milk
  • Swap out milk for evaporated milk to get more of a doodh pak feel
  • If you are making this for a party, you can make a large batch in the fridge ahead of time without ice. Make sure to whip with a blender before serving to get the creamy mouthfeel.

Indian Whiskey Milk Punch

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By Puja
5.00 from 2 votes

Based on the Gujarati Diwali sweet, Doodh Pak, this drink is made with milk, saffron, cardamom, and whiskey. It is a perfect drink for a Diwali celebration.

Indian Whiskey Milk Punch
Prep Time1010 minutes
Cook Time33 minutes
Total Time1313 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineIndian
Servings1
Calories284 kcal
5.00 from 2 votes
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Ingredients

Scale:
  • 1 1/2 oz whiskey
  • 3 oz whole milk
  • pinch saffron
  • 3/4 oz cardamom simple syrup
  • Pinch of grated nutmeg
  • 3 pistachios (shaved)
  • 8 charoli

Instructions

  1. Bloom the saffron on 1 ice cube
  2. Fill a shaker with ice. Add milk, cream, whiskey, cardamom simple syrup and saffron.
  3. Shake.
  4. Pour into coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with grated nutmeg and nuts.

Notes:

See our recipe for making the cardamom simple syrup.


Calories:284kcal
Carbohydrates:21g
Protein:5g
Fat:9g
Saturated Fat:2g
Polyunsaturated Fat:1g
Monounsaturated Fat:1g
Cholesterol:10mg
Sodium:45mg
Potassium:172mg
Fiber:304g
Sugar:20g
Vitamin A:150IU
Vitamin C:1mg
Calcium:133mg
Iron:2mg
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