Lengua Milk Punch: Definitive Chicory Pecan Bitters Cocktail
Sep 02, 2025
Our friends at Lengua Madre in New Orleans created this beauty and it is a showstopper. The Lengua Milk Punch is the ultimate chicory pecan bitters cocktail. It is smooth. It is elegant. It is crystal clear. It tastes like New Orleans hospitality poured into a glass.
This recipe proves that exceptional bitters make exceptional cocktails. Our Chicory Pecan Bitters add roasted warmth and depth that turn a classic milk punch into something rich and unforgettable.
What Makes a Lengua Milk Punch So Special?
The magic is in the clarification. Citrus meets milk and creates curds that lift out harsh tannins. What remains is silky and bright. Charanda Uruapan sets the base with layered rum character. Lemon and apple juices add acidity and fruit. Chicory Pecan Bitters bring roasted pecan and chicory that taste like a nod to Louisiana coffee culture. Browned butter and cane sugar round everything into a savory sweet mix that feels luxurious.
How To Make A Chicory Pecan Bitters Cocktail
This recipe makes a large batch and is perfect for a holiday crowd.
Makes 3.5 liters (~20 six oz servings)
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- 25 oz Charanda Uruapan blended
- 25 oz Charanda Uruapan single Agricola
- 25 oz lemon juice
- 30 oz apple juice
- 4 oz El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters
- 4 oz El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters
- 1000 g Louisiana cane sugar
- 2 cups browned butter
- 2 cups whole milk
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Hibiscus soaked and dehydrated apple slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Stir the browned butter and whole milk together in a large non reactive container.
- Slowly add the juices, bitters and sugar to promote curdling.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with a nut milk bag.
- Strain a second time for perfect clarity.
- Serve chilled and garnish with the skewered apple slice.
Aromatic Depth In The Clarified Milk Punch
This punch stands out because the bitters shape both the flavor and the texture. Chicory Pecan Bitters and Holiday Pie Bitters bring concentrated aroma that binds to the curds during clarification. Once filtered, the punch keeps clean roasted pecan and chicory notes without bitterness. The result is a crystal clear milk punch with layered flavor and serious elegance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a clarified milk punch?
It is a cocktail clarified with milk. The milk curdles when it meets acid and removes impurities for a clear silky drink.
What do chicory pecan bitters taste like?
They taste nutty and roasted with warm chicory notes reminiscent of New Orleans coffee.
Can I make this recipe in a smaller batch?
Yes. Scale the recipe down. For one serving use 1.25 oz of each spirit, 1.25 oz lemon juice, 1.5 oz apple juice, 0.2 oz of each bitters, 50 grams sugar and one tenth cup each of browned butter and milk.
