Post-Parade Menu

Bourbon Milk Punch MAKES 8 SERVINGS (photo on page 68) 1¾ cups half-and-half¾ to 1 cup bourbon½ cup simple syrup or maple syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extractGarnish: freshly grated nutmeg 1. In a large pitcher, combine half-and-half, bourbon, syrup, and vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled, or pour servings into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake until chilled, and strain into glasses. When ready to serve, garnish servings with nutmeg, if desired. Pickled Shrimp MAKES ABOUT 8 SERVINGS (photo on page 66) 6 cups water2 pounds extra-large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)4 large cloves garlic, halved4 (¼-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger4 large sprigs fresh thyme4 fresh bay leaves1 to 2 hot Fresno chile peppers, sliced and seeded1 lemon, sliced1½ cups thinly sliced red onion⅔ cup olive oil⅓ cup distilled white vinegar⅓ cup fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon black peppercorns,…