Frocktails: Winter White

Apparently, milk and bourbon go together like white and wintertime. I decided to make a milk punch this month, combining recipes from Smitten Kitchen and a cute book of cocktails called Porch Parties. Milk punch is over-the-top creamy, rich, comforting, all I want in a holiday drink. It's like eggnog minus the egg ... and with extra nog. And anytime I get to grate nutmeg, my life is better for it.

I came across this cream dress in silk chiffon and thought it was perfect for a winter white look. It has a sweet charm about it and a sassy slit in the back, but it's simple enough so that you can layer. I paired it with a sparkly, gold jacket and a vintage brooch, and there you have a holiday party uniform.

Holiday Milk Punch

2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup brandy or bourbon
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

In a bowl, whisk together milk, half-and-half, alcohol, sifted powdered sugar and vanilla. Serve over crushed ice or freeze for three to four hours until slushy. Top with freshly grated nutmeg. Makes four large servings.

BHDLN dress found here, Anthropologie foil jacket found here, and a similar brooch found here. Frocktails is a monthly feature for fashion and libation inspiration. See past pairings.