The Spruce Eats / Abby Mercer
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Super Easy Homemade Eggnog
Eggnog is a classic Christmas cocktail that adds to the festive spirit of the holiday season. This creamy comfort drink often enhanced with bourbon brandy or rum is quite easy to make yourself. While there are several ways to make it this recipe takes the traditional approach and your homemade eggnog is sure to outshine any store-bought version.
If you know how to beat eggs and have a few kitchen supplies you can make a crowd-pleasing homemade eggnog. You make the base with egg yolks sugar vanilla extract and nutmeg then add the liqueur and dairy ingredients. Whisking in beaten egg whites just before serving adds a deliciously frothy finish and a sprinkle of nutmeg completes the drink’s charm.
You’ll have a tasty eggnog after just an hour of chilling but you can also serve it right away. It’s also a great make-ahead drink; letting the creamy yolk base sit for a few days will develop a silkier texture with a more even flavor. (It’s also delicious with some eggnog cookies or even eggnog cocktails like this fireball eggnog.)
