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Balenie Drink

The Balenie Drink is warm and creamy, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whiskey optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving mugs
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream.
  2. Heat the milk and cream together on low, allowing a rich base to form.
  3. Add the sugar to the mixture, whisking until dissolved.
  4. Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. If using whiskey, add it to the mixture now.
  8. Strain the drink through a fine mesh strainer into serving mugs if desired.
  9. Serve the drink warm and enjoy.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon on top before serving.