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Photo of a creamy milk punch for Christmas in glasses with a pitcher alongside and a plate of cookies.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

Try this frothy cocktail — named after a bartender in San Francisco — instead of eggnog.

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