whole milk - watch the video to see (used for clarification, bring to a bare simmer)
lemon peel infused cognac - watch the video to see (infused with lemon peel for flavor)
sugar - watch the video to see (added for sweetness)
lemon juice - watch the video to see (causes milk to curdle and adds acidity)
Instructions
Infuse Cognac: Infuse cognac with lemon peel to add flavor.
Heat Milk: Bring whole milk to a bare simmer on the stove.
Mix Ingredients: Immediately add the lemon peel infused cognac, sugar, and lemon juice to the hot milk.
Curdle and Strain: Allow the lemon juice to curdle the milk. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer multiple times until clear, removing milk proteins that filter out color, impurities, and astringent flavors.