Vegan Bourbon Pecan Milk Punch

vegan bourbon pecan milk in a glass with cookies

Instead of milk and cookies for Santa, leave him a glass of Vegan Bourbon Pecan Milk Punch this Christmas. This twist on the classic New Orleans cocktail is VEGAN. Homemade pecan milk, made with pecans, rice, cinnamon and maple syrup, serves as the base of the drink. Combine the pecan milk with bourbon, amaretto, maple syrup and a little vanilla extract before shaking to combine. Serve cold with a favorite cookie throughout the chilly winter months.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings drink

Calories 1116kcal

Ingredients

Pecan Milk (Makes ~3 cups)

1 cup raw pecan pieces
1/3 cup uncooked white rice
2 ¼ cup warm water
2 cinnamon sticks
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 ½ cup water chilled

Vegan Bourbon Pecan Milk Punch (Makes ONE cocktail)

4 oz. pecan milk
1 ½ oz. bourbon
½ oz. pure maple syrup
½ oz. amaretto liquor
¼ oz. pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Pecan Milk

In a large refrigerator-safe bowl, measure out the pecans, white rice and warm water. Add the cinnamon sticks. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1-2 nights.
In the morning, pour the soaked ingredients into the base of a blender. Remove ONE cinnamon stick.
Measure in the maple syrup.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth.
Using a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, strain the pecan milk.
When the mixture has strained, add an additional 12 oz. of water.
Transfer the pecan milk to a pitcher that has a lid, and refrigerate until time to use.

Mix the Vegan Bourbon Pecan Milk Punch

Place a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker.
Pour the bourbon, amaretto, pecan milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract into the cocktail shaker.
Shake until ice cold, and serve in a chilled old fashioned glass. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Please note the total time does not include soak time or the straining time for the pecan milk.

If you don’t want to make homemade pecan milk, you can substitute it with cashew milk or almond milk. Don’t mix the maple syrup into the drink until you’ve had a taste, as the sweetness of these store-bought nut milks can vary. Sweeten according to your tastebuds.

The pecan milk recipe makes enough for SIX drinks.

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