5 from 6 votes
Classic Eggnog
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
6 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
6
cups
Calories:
473 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 1/4 cups bourbon or whiskey, good quality
- 1/4 cup spiced rum
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk yolks with sugar until creamy and sugar begins to dissolve.
- Add cream, milk, bourbon and rum and stir to combine.
- Stir in nutmeg and vanilla and chill well.
- Serve chilled on the rocks with a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473
% 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.