How To Make The Best Homemade Eggnog
Creamy, rich, and delicious you will love this spiked decadent drink that will definitely add the sparkle and charm to any holiday gathering. Today I am sharing How To Make The Best Homemade Eggnog.
Originally Published December 2017 |: Updated: December 2022
How To Make The Best Homemade Eggnog
From my home to yours, I am sharing my family’s favorite holiday treat. Enjoyed by a warm fire in our riverhouse cabin on the Flint River (South Georgia), this holiday cocktail is so delicious and creamy we enjoyed it with a silver spoon.
What Is Eggnog And What is in it?
Eggnog is a traditional holiday drink dating back hundreds of years. It was known as milk punch. Served chilled, the first eggnog recipes were made with a mixture of beaten egg yolks, cream, spices, and straight bourbon, brandy or rum.
What Does Eggnog Taste Like?
Eggnog is a very sweet, lightly spiced, and creamy drink with almost a custard consistency.
Do You Cook The Eggs in Eggnog and Are they Safe To Eat?
You don’t cook the eggs in this recipe. FRESH eggs are necessary. (You can check them by placing them in a bowl of cold water. If they float they are bad.) The alcohol also aides in the removal of any bacteria.
What is the Best Alcohol For Homemade Eggnog?
THIS IS GREAT FROZEN! Top it with crushed peppermint! Voilà a second touch of holiday magic! PS IT is so delicious and creamy you can eat it with a spoon.
-gwyn
Occasions To Serve Eggnog
Eggnog is typically made with rum, brandy or bourbon, and Brown likes to start with a combination of dark rum and cognac. But there’s no need to go premium; he recommends using an affordable, high-proof VS cognac. The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.
- Christmas Party
- Hanukkah
- Kwanzaa
- Thanksgiving
- Friendsgiving
- Holiday Brunch
What do You Serve With Eggnog?
How about these ideas
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Ginger Bread
- Mini Ham Biscuits
- Panettone
How To Serve Eggnog
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SERVE IT FANCY
How To Make The Best Homemade Eggnog
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh eggs
- 1 quart whipping cream
- 1 box 10x powdered sugar
- 1 cup bourbon (I prefer Markers Mark. Avoid using blended whiskey. Bourbon is a straight whiskey.)
Garnishes
- nutmeg
- peppermint sticks
- crushed peppermint (Line the rim of the glass or sprinkle on top,)
- cinnamon sticks or powdered cinnamon
- Sparkling Charm Sugared Cranberries, garnish
Instructions
Wash bowls, mixer attachments, and pitcher thoroughly with hot water.
In two separate mixing bowls, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. In a third mixing bowl, add the cold whipping cream.
With a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the egg yolks until they turn a lovely custard yellow. Slowly beat in the bourbon until just combined. Set aside.
Rinse the mixer attachments. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until it is well blended. Set aside.
Again, rinse the mixer attachments. On high-speed, mix the whipping cream until stiff peaks are formed. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the whipped cream mixture. Then, gently fold in the beaten egg yolks until the color is solid.
Pour into a punch bowl or a pitcher. Serve with a silver spoon.
Garnish with peppermint sticks, crushed peppermint, a cinnamon stick, powdered cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg, or Sparkling Charm Sugared Cranberries.
Notes
- Eggnog can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Simply give it a stir before serving.
- Leftovers can be frozen and eaten as ice cream.
- FRESH EGGS NECESSARY! To make sure your eggs are fresh, place an egg in in cold water. If it floats or stands it is not fresh. The egg should lay sideways.
How To Make The Best Homemade Eggnog
Ingredients
- 12 eggs, FRESH, cold
- 1 quart whipping cream, cold
- 1 16 ounces powdered sugar, 10X
- 1 cup bourbon, chilled (I prefer Markers Mark. Avoid using blended whiskey. Bourbon is a straight whiskey. Also note you can substitute with dark rum or brandy.)
Garnishes
- nutmeg
- peppermint sticks
- crushed peppermint, Line the rim of the glass or sprinkle on top,
- cinnamon sticks or powdered cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash bowls, mixer attachments, and pitcher thoroughly with hot water.
- In two separate mixing bowls, separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. In a third mixing bowl, add the cold whipping cream.
- With a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the egg yolks until they turn a lovely custard yellow. Slowly beat in the bourbon until just combined. Set aside.
- Rinse the mixer attachments. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until it is well blended. Set aside.
- Again, rinse the mixer attachments. On high-speed, mix the whipping cream until stiff peaks are formed. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the whipped cream mixture. Then, gently fold in the beaten egg yolks until the color is solid.
- Pour into a punch bowl or a pitcher. Serve with a silver spoon.
- Garnish with peppermint sticks, crushed peppermint, a cinnamon stick, powdered cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg, or Sparkling Charm Sugared Cranberries.
Notes
Nutrition
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Thank you Lorry for the beautiful crystal pitcher. It makes me smile just as you do!
