Smoke & Silk

**Description:** Smoke & Silk is a sophisticated clarified milk punch that marries the tropical sweetness of pineapple, the smokiness of lapsang souchong tea, the earthy sweetness of corn, and the bold spirits of rum and rye whiskey. This complex cocktail offers a velvety texture and layers of intriguing flavors that unfold with every sip. **Ingredients:** - 1 cup Pineapple juice - 1/2 cup Lapsang souchong tea (strongly brewed) - 1/2 cup Corn milk (blend fresh corn kernels with water and strain) - 2 oz Aged Rum - 1 oz Rye whiskey - 1/2 cup Whole milk - 1/2 cup Pineapple chunks (for infusion) - 1/4 cup Sugar - Nutmeg (for garnish) **Instructions:** 1. Infuse the pineapple chunks in the Rye whiskey by sealing them in a container and letting them sit for at least 24 hours. 2. Strain the infused rye whiskey into a large mixing bowl containing the pineapple juice, brewed lapsang souchong tea, corn milk, aged rum, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. 3. Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuously stirring. The milk will curdle, and this is essential for the clarification process. 4. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes to an hour. 5. Strain the mixture through a fine cheesecloth, coffee filter, or a fine mesh strainer lined with a paper towel to remove the curds and achieve a clear liquid. This process may need to be repeated for full clarity. 6. Pour the clarified liquid into a clean bowl or pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled. **Serving:** Pour the chilled clarified milk punch into a Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg on top before serving. **Serve:** Nick and Nora glass