Hazelnut Milk Punch #BrunchWeek #Sponsored

This recipe is intended for readers 21 years and older. Please drink responsibly. 
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Cheers to the kick off of the 2018 edition of #BrunchWeek!! Many, many thanks to Terri of Love and Confections for wrangling all of us bloggers and courting the wonderful, generous event sponsors who are supporting the event. You can follow along as I'll be posting every day this week. And you can also join in the fun by entering the massive giveaway Terri lined up for us. Click for more information and to enter: here.

Before I get to my celebratory libation, please take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!

BrunchWeek Beverages:

• Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) from Tara's Multicultural Table
• Cold Brew with Hazelnut Simple Syrup from The Barbee Housewife
• Hazelnut Milk Punch from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Irish Coffee from My Catholic Kitchen
• Strawberry Frosé from Love and Confections

BrunchWeek Appetizers:

• Everything Bagel Dip from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:

• Bacon, Asparagus and Spinach Frittata from Eat Move Make
• Cauliflower Waffles from Caroline's Cooking
• Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Deviled Eggs with Capers, Cucumber and Red Onion from Family Around the Table
• Farmers Casserole from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Ham & Artichoke Strata from The Chef Next Door
• Ham, Asparagus and Gruyere Quiche from The Redhead Baker
• Hash Brown Waffles with Bacon & Eggs from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Mom's Egg Salad Sandwich from Girl Abroad
• Spicy Pimento Cheese Omelet from For the Love of Food

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:

• Bacon and Cheese Twists from Big Bear's Wife
• Caramel Apple Dutch Baby from The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Carrot Cake Muffins from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Chocolate Chip Pecan Cinnamon Rolls from Pass the Sushi
• Coconut Cream Pie Donuts from 4 Sons 'R' Us
• Coconut Raspberry Skillet Pancake from Books n' Cooks
• Danish Twists with Cream Cheese Filling from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• French Toast Muffin Bites from Daily Dish Recipes
• Make Ahead Mocha Granola from Wholistic Woman
• Snickerdoodle Pancakes from Mildly Meandering
• Toasted Coconut Granola from Cooking With Carlee

BrunchWeek Main Dishes:

• Antipasto Pizza from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
• Asparagus & Crab Cake Benedict from The Crumby Kitchen
• Breakfast Pizza from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Corned Beef Hash Benedict from Sweet Beginnings
• Mini Breakfast Pot Pies from Forking Up

BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:

• I Dream of Hawaii Smoothie Bowl from Brunch-n-Bites
• Prosciutto Wrapped Pineapple Spears from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus from Shockingly Delicious

BrunchWeek Desserts:

• Breakfast Oatmeal Thumbprint Cookies from The Spiffy Cookie
• Brown Sugar Cinnamon Coffeecake from It Bakes Me Happy
• Chocolate Coffee Maple Cupcakes from The PinterTest Kitchen

Hazelnut Milk Punch

I first encountered milk punch on a trip to New Orleans. And there are a few things I love about it: first, it's super easy to make; second, it's fairly flexible as you can use whatever syrup you have on-hand or can even use maple syrup or honey if you wish; and third, it's a kicked, but simple, no-egg eggnog. And we love eggnog.

You might remember we did an eggnog tasting during the holidays. So, it's no surprise that this cocktail is one of my favorites. Enjoy and cheers! Just beware, it's deceptively smooth and goes down a little too easily.

Ingredients makes 2 cocktails

• 1-1/2 ounces whiskey or bourbon (you can also use rum, if you like, but I'm a whiskey girl)
• 1 t hazelnut syrup (my Homemade Hazelnut Syrup)
• 4 to 6 ounces milk (you can use non-dairy milk, if you like, but we use whole fat cow's milk)
• fresh nutmeg for serving
• also needed: ice; large tumbler, cocktail shaker, or measuring cup

Procedure

Place whiskey, hazelnut syrup, and milk into large tumbler, cocktail shaker, or measuring cup.

Stir well to combine. Place ice in serving glasses. Pour milk mixture over the ice. Grate nutmeg over the top for garnish.

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This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, LorAnn Oils and Flavors, Cento Fine Foods, Michigan Asparagus, Cal-Organic and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Seven (7) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, or any other social channel mentioned in the #Brunchweek posts or entry.