Meet 'Moose Milk,' the Wintry Cocktail of the Canadian Military

This month, Gastro Obscura is sharing the recipes and stories behind amazing holiday dishes and drinks from around the world in the ongoing series “Home-Cooked Holidays.” On chilly nights during World War II, a potent elixir known as Moose Milk filled the stomachs and soothed the souls of Canadian soldiers. This rich batch cocktail usually appeared in quantities designed to sate a small army, leaving drinkers full, warm, and quite tipsy. Though there are many iterations, historic recipes for Moose Milk typically revolved around the core ingredients of liquor, cream,…

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