Description
Smooth amaretto eggnog cocktail whispers holiday cheer with rich almond liqueur and creamy classic eggnog. Festive warmth mingles with smooth spirits, promising delightful sips that embrace winter’s most cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) amaretto liqueur
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) dark rum (optional)
Creamy Base:
- 4 ounces (120 milliliters) eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
Garnish and Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail shaker by filling it completely with ice cubes to create the perfect frosty environment for mixing the cocktail.
- Carefully pour the rich, velvety amaretto liqueur into the shaker, followed by the creamy, spiced eggnog and the deep, caramel-like dark rum.
- Secure the lid tightly and vigorously shake the mixture for about 15-20 seconds, ensuring the ingredients are thoroughly blended and the drink becomes wonderfully cold.
- Position a cocktail strainer over a festive holiday glass to catch any ice fragments while pouring the smooth, silky liquid.
- For an indulgent finishing touch, crown the cocktail with a luxurious cloud of whipped cream, allowing it to float gently on top of the drink.
- Enhance the aromatic profile by delicately dusting the surface with freshly ground nutmeg, releasing its warm, nostalgic fragrance.
- Present the cocktail immediately, inviting your guests to savor the harmonious blend of seasonal flavors and spirits.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amaretto ratio to suit your taste preferences.
- Opt for homemade eggnog for a richer, more authentic flavor profile when possible.
- Chill your glass beforehand to keep the cocktail colder for longer and enhance the drinking experience.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace liqueurs with vanilla extract and use alcohol-free rum extract or additional eggnog.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg