Wondering about the best way to add a little alcohol to your eggnog this year? This expert-approved method is the only guide you need to making your best eggnog cocktail yet.
So you just picked up a carton of eggnog at the grocery store, and you're wondering how you can booze it up holiday style. Of course you want to add the right alcohol in a way that will pair properly with the flavor and texture of the 'nog itself. How to make an effortlessly boozy homemade eggnog cocktail is not an easy question, but these four tips are just festive enough to put you on the right path to holiday cheer. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights.
Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 30 mins. Chill: 4 hrs. Total: 4 hrs 40 mins. Servings: 10 to 12 servings. Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Featured Video. Gather the ingredients. Recipe Variations You can also make spiked eggnog using store-bought eggnog. We like spiced rum, bourbon, or brandy best. You can also spike vegan eggnog. How to Store The eggnog can be refrigerated tightly wrapped or with a lid for up to three days. Is Eggnog Served Hot or Cold? Recipe Tags: rum cocktail dessert american boxing day. Rate This Recipe. I don't like this at all. This eggnog had a nice sweetness in every sip, which paired admirably with the creamy egg base.
It has a catchy, lively flavor with more depth than the others and a nice, warm brandy note that doesn't hide behind the eggnog nor was it overwhelming. This eggnog is almost floral and a real delight to drink. You might even say that it can turn any anti-eggnog person around. Mount Gay Eclipse was used in the rum eggnog , and it was right behind brandy.
Yet, in direct comparison, the rum fell a little too much into the background. While it was very subtle, it was a bit more pronounced on the back end than the brandy. Overall, the eggnog was delicious and just sweet enough so you could taste that there was alcohol beyond the creamy egg mixture. Originally, the whiskey eggnog was a bit disappointing. Jim Beam Black Label was the initial bourbon for this taste test, and it certainly made an interesting eggnog.
The flavor was captivating at first, then the novelty wore off, and it quickly became too much. Unwilling to let whiskey off the hook because the category is so vast, the eggnog challenge called for another round.
This time, the original brandy and rum choices were pitted against the sweeter bourbon of Maker's Mark and the spicier High West Double Rye Whiskey. No matter which style, whiskey does make the most flavorful eggnog because the spirit's profile pops out of the drink. Maker's Mark created eggnog more in line with the brandy version; it simply added a whiskey kick. It is quite tasty, and there would be no hesitation to make it again. Instead, select one or two items from each category and try different combinations — ideally not all in one night.
Why not extend the celebration all season long? Any store-bought eggnog will work with the ingredients below, but we recommend indulging in high-quality eggnog because you can really tell the difference between that and the cheap stuff.
If you are feeling like playing mixologist for the night, making eggnog is pretty simple to make. Check out our basic recipe below, which serves One thing to note: eggnog is a very rich drink. Method: In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt.
Slowly add the first 4 cups of milk to cook.
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