Cocktails

Sherry Milk Punch

Sherry Milk Punch is an alcoholic cocktail built on Cream Sherry. It leans sweet and dried fruit. Shaken and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 12.3% ABV and roughly 141 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.3% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

141 kcalCalories

12.3%ABV

17.7gSugar

21.3gCarbs

0.62Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 2 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozPowdered SugarSweetener
2.0 ozCream sherryFortified Wine

How to Make It

Shake with ice, strain into Collins glass, and sprinkle nutmeg on top.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Dried Fruit

Supporting notes

NuttyOxidativeSalty

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Powdered Sugar1.0 oz

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes: Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Sherry Milk Punch?: The Sherry Milk Punch is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 141 calories.
What does a Sherry Milk Punch taste like?: Sherry Milk Punch has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Oxidative. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Sherry Milk Punch?: Sherry Milk Punch pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Sherry Milk Punch?: The Sherry Milk Punch has an ABV of approximately 12.3%. That's approximately 0.62 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 141 kcal, 17.7g sugar, 21.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Sherry Milk Punch typically served?: Sherry Milk Punch is often suggested for Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Sherry Milk Punch?: If you enjoy Sherry Milk Punch, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Sherry Milk Punch at home?: Yes. The Sherry Milk Punch uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Sherry Milk Punch with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.