Milk Recipe

Pour 2 cups of cold whole milk into a clean glass or a jug. If you prefer your milk chilled faster, add 4 ice cubes and stir gently. Serve immediately.

Heat milk

Pour 2 cups of whole milk into a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat.

Warm gently

Heat the milk, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula or whisk, until small bubbles form at the edges and steam rises (do not boil). This takes about 4–6 minutes.

Add flavor

Once steaming, reduce heat to low. Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. If making honey-sweetened or cocoa milk, whisk in 1 tsp honey or sugar and 1 tsp cocoa powder until fully dissolved. For cinnamon milk, whisk in 1 tsp ground cinnamon instead of cocoa.

Infuse briefly

Allow the milk to sit off the heat for 1 minute to let flavors meld. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent skin forming on top.

Strain and serve

If you used ground spices that may leave particles, pour the milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a cup. Garnish with a light dusting (1/4 tsp) of grated nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. Serve warm.

For a dairy-free alternative, substitute whole milk with unsweetened almond, oat, or soy milk in equal volume and follow the same steps. Adjust sweetener to taste. To make frothy milk for coffee or lattes, heat milk to 140°F (60°C) and froth with a handheld frother or steam wand.