Step 1.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until steaming, not boiling.
Step 2.
- Add the lemon juice to the warm milk, stirring gently. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to curdle.
Step 3.
- In a separate bowl, combine the base spirit, sugar, and spices; stir until the sugar dissolves.
Step 4.
- Strain the curdled milk through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into the bowl with the spirit mixture.
Step 5.
- Press gently to extract the liquid while leaving the curds behind, ensuring a clear punch.
Step 6.
- Chill the clarified punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.