Description
Creamy, festive eggnog cocktail brings holiday cheer with rich, velvety flavors dancing through spirited rum and warm spices. Indulgent sips promise magical winter moments that connect friends and family around seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Spirits and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup rum (or bourbon/brandy)
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for garnish)
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Crack eggs into a spacious vessel, transforming them into a silky liquid through vigorous whisking.
- Incorporate granulated sweetener gradually, continuously agitating the mixture until it becomes cloud-like and voluminous.
- Pour in dairy liquids, spirit of choice, aromatic vanilla essence, warm spices, and delicate salt, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious concoction.
- Allow the velvety libation to hibernate in the refrigerator’s cool embrace for a minimum of sixty minutes, enabling flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before presenting, gently resuscitate the liquid with a swift stirring motion to reintegrate any settled components.
- Transfer the luxurious beverage into elegant glassware, crowning each serving with a delicate dusting of fragrant nutmeg for a refined finishing touch.
Notes
- Separate egg whites and yolks for a lighter, fluffier texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use fresh, high-quality eggs from a trusted source to ensure food safety and rich flavor.
- Experiment with different spirits like bourbon, brandy, or whiskey to customize the cocktail’s character.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and replace with additional milk or cream for a family-friendly treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg