Oh. My Lusciousness! Eggnog is something that my family looks forward to each Christmas. We tasted it for the first time at one of our friend’s place and instantly fell in love with it on first sip 🙂 While having this I knew I wanted to give it a try.
I just made my first batch of homemade Eggnog minutes ago and it is so delicious! The best part of making your own eggnog is the freedom of creativity.
Now let me introduce Eggnog to my friends who haven’t heard about it. Eggnog is delicious and ever-popular traditional holiday beverage. This rich creamy, frothy and easy to make, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered to buy it in the store.
Eggnog recipe is made with milk, sugar, raw eggs and spices, usually cinnamon and nutmeg and with plenty of booze; such as brandy, rum or whiskey. Of course eggnog can be made without the booze too, but then it misses a certain depth of flavor, so depending on your personal taste you can spruce it up with the alcoholic beverage pretty much of your choice, or not. To know more about Eggnog read here .Eggnog’s uses don’t end at the punch bowl. You can infuse Eggnog flavour into baked goods too..Yes…it is on the way to make it to the site yet ;)…stay tuned..!!
This how it goes..
Traditional Christmas Eggnog Recipe | Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Preparation Time : 15- 20 minutes
Serves : 5-6
Preparation Time : 15- 20 minutes
Serves : 5-6
Ingredients :
Eggs : 4
Sugar : 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract : 1 tsp
Salt : a pinch
Rum (white or dark) : 1/4 cup
Cognac or other brandy : 1/3 cup (add or reduce alcohol just to your taste) (For Non-alcoholic version, just substitute with milk for alcohol.)
Whole Milk : 2 cups
Heavy Cream : 1 cup
Powdered Cinnamon : 1/2 tsp
Freshly Ground Nutmeg : 1/2 tsp + little extra for garnishing
Sugar : 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract : 1 tsp
Salt : a pinch
Rum (white or dark) : 1/4 cup
Cognac or other brandy : 1/3 cup (add or reduce alcohol just to your taste) (For Non-alcoholic version, just substitute with milk for alcohol.)
Whole Milk : 2 cups
Heavy Cream : 1 cup
Powdered Cinnamon : 1/2 tsp
Freshly Ground Nutmeg : 1/2 tsp + little extra for garnishing
How to mkae Eggnog – Homemade Eggnog :
1. Begin by separating the eggs yolks and whites. In a large bowl, whisk and mix together the egg yolks with half of the sugar, vanilla extract and pinch of salt until sugar dissolve and they are light and fluffy.
2. Add the rum, coganac and milk.
3. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg powder and set the mixture aside.
4. Now beat the egg whites. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in hand mixer; beat the whites until they are soft peaks and with the mixer still running gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Clean off the beaters and whip the heavy cream till nice soft stage.
6. Fold the egg whites into the milk mixture and then gently fold in the whipped cream.
7. Transfer the drink to a punch bowl and serve it in glass cups.
8. Sprinkle some nutmeg on the top for garnish and a little extra flavor. Serve and Enjoy!!
5. Clean off the beaters and whip the heavy cream till nice soft stage.
6. Fold the egg whites into the milk mixture and then gently fold in the whipped cream.
7. Transfer the drink to a punch bowl and serve it in glass cups.
8. Sprinkle some nutmeg on the top for garnish and a little extra flavor. Serve and Enjoy!!
Notes :
- This recipe uses raw eggs, so be sure to keep the drink cool at all times.
- For non-alcoholic eggnog, simply substitute milk for the alcohol.
Recipe Courtsey : Mainly from Martha Stewart and from here
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Happy Holidays!
Sangeetha
Sangeetha
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience! Appreciated!
i tried with dark white whic is available inndian market. but the best rum is spiced rum . it creates a real flavor and taste. unlike dark which is hard taste and bad flavour, white rum is also good for getting extra kick but spoils the real taste
Hello, The best rum for eggnog is dark rum. Here in this recipe i have used white rum. Do revert to me with feedback if you try!
Good Luck!
Sangeetha
i think no one tried to make this recipe … because none didn't ask which rum to use. i was going to make this drink but confused which rum to use……… is it white rum , dark rum or spiced rum
Thanks Everyone for your encouraging words..really appreciate your time 🙂
@ Anisha..Do try and let me know..taste so yummy:-)
Love this dear,but never thought of trying them at home,beautiful looking drink..
So pretty and festive!
just beautiful… merry christmas! lovely!
eggnog presentation looks wonderful happy holidays
The eggnogg looks great. Have never tried this out. looks very festive..!
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Hi Sangeetha
Your recipe came at the absolutely perfect time. I was just going recipe hunting for eggnog earlier today. Did not decide on one recipe before, but now I have:)
Cheers
Anisha Kuruvilla
Yummy and yummy looking drink:)
OMG! am drooling dear…very nice presentation…
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Sounds new and interesting!
Yummy preparation….lovely clicks…
awesome..you have made it perfectly…Great clicks
Awesome looking Eggnog. Beautiful clicks.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi