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Eggnog Cocktail

Delicious Eggnog Cocktail Recipe for Festive Celebrations

This Eggnog Cocktail is a creamy, festive drink perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring bourbon or rum for a delightful kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggnog Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup bourbon or rum Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Instructions for Eggnog Cocktail
  1. Separate egg yolks from whites into two bowls.
  2. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. In another bowl, combine heavy cream and milk; whisk until blended.
  4. Gradually mix the cream mixture into the yolk mixture while whisking continuously. Stir in vanilla extract and nutmeg.
  5. Add bourbon or rum to taste, adjusting sweetness if desired.
  6. Chill for at least an hour before serving in glasses garnished with extra nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 18g

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon or rum. Feel free to add spices like cinnamon for a creative twist.

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