Classic Eggnog

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  • Prep Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    6 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups

  • Calories

    473 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

Classic Eggnog

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cups good quality bourbon or whiskey
  • 1/4 cup spiced rum
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk yolks with sugar until creamy and sugar begins to dissolve.
  2. Add cream, milk, bourbon and rum and stir to combine.
  3. Stir in nutmeg and vanilla and chill well.
  4. Serve chilled on the rocks with a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.

Notes

  • Variation 1: Include the egg whitesI don’t use the egg whites, but it is the traditional way. To use the whites, reserve 1/4 cup of the sugar. Beat egg whites to soft peaks and then beat in sugar until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup heavy cream. Fold egg whites into cream and serve on top of eggnog with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
  • Variation 2: Cook the eggsMaking a danger-free eggnog is pretty easy too. Simply follow the same recipe above, but leave out the alcohol and mix only half the milk and cream into the blend, then heat the mixture in a glass or metal bowl over a pot of simmering water for about five or six minutes. Be sure to stir constantly. Refrigerate until well chilled.
  • When ready to serve, simply stir in the remaining cream and milk, as well as the bourbon and rum.
  • Variation 3: Virgin EggnogFollow the recipe as directed, omitting the alcohol and adding an extra 3/4 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of cream and 1-2 tablespoons of rum extract to the mix. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 225mg (75%) Sodium 58mg (2%) Potassium 153mg (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 930IU (19%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 225mg 75%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 930IU 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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