Quart Recipe

Pour 4 cups of cold whole milk into a clean 1-quart container or pitcher with a tight-fitting lid.

Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt to the milk.

Stir or whisk vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved (about 30–45 seconds). If you prefer a smoother mouthfeel, use an immersion blender or shake in the closed pitcher for 20–30 seconds.

Cinnamon Quart

If using ground cinnamon: add 1/4 teaspoon to the milk mixture and whisk or shake thoroughly until evenly distributed.

Coffee Quart (iced coffee base)

If making a coffee-flavored quart: substitute 1/2 cup of the milk with cooled strong coffee or espresso (add it to the container and stir to combine). Adjust sugar to taste if the coffee is bitter.

Chocolate Quart

For chocolate: stir in 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup until fully incorporated. Taste and add more syrup if you prefer a sweeter chocolate flavor.

Golden (turmeric) Quart

For a golden milk variation: add 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric and whisk well. Optionally warm a small portion of the milk first to bloom turmeric before chilling (see note).

Seal the container and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. Shake briefly before serving as some ingredients may settle.

Serve cold in glasses over ice if desired. The quart yields about four 1-cup servings.