Charles Dickens Lemon Milk Punch

These quantities make a large clarified punch batch. The ingredient amounts belong to the whole batch, not to one glass.

Dissolve the sugar in the hot water until fully integrated.

Combine the crushed and drained pineapple, strong black tea, cloves, coriander seeds, cinnamon, brandy, rum, the peels of the lemons, and the boiling water in a large nonreactive container.

Cover the mixture and let it steep for six hours to allow the flavors to meld.

After steeping, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and hot milk to the mixture.

Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

Strain the punch through cheesecloth repeatedly until the liquid becomes clear.

Pour individual portions of the clear filtered punch into small punch glasses.