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Bombardino (Hot Italian Eggnog Drink)

Known as a "mountain liqueur", Bombardino is rich and hot, made with VOV, brandy and whipped cream: a great way to warm up in winter.
Recipe Bombardino (Hot Italian Eggnog Drink)
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 5 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Bombardino is a Winter Drink with a high alcohol content, always served hot to beat the season’s chill after a day in the snow. Rich and creamy, the Bombardino Recipe has many variations, but the one we’ll look at today is without a doubt the most classic: it calls for VOV, an Italian egg liqueur, and brandy, topped with a generous amount of sweetened whipped cream.

A small indulgence with warming powers that, with a few spices added as a garnish before serving, can become a perfect Christmas Cocktail to enjoy on evenings over the holiday season, one that will warm even the coldest hearts. Serve this indulgent Hot Bombardino with some homemade Christmas cookies: the pairing will be absolutely perfect.

If instead you are looking for ideas for Christmas Desserts to serve with your Bombardino Cocktail, browse our collection of the Best Recipes for Christmas Desserts, where you’ll find lots of quick and easy ideas to round out your holiday dessert buffet.

Now get your ingredients ready and let’s head to the stove: today we’re serving up a creamy, hot Bombardino Cocktail together.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Bombardino, first whip the cream to stiff peaks with an electric mixer, adding the sugar in two batches. Then transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and set it aside.
  2. Pour the VOV into a small saucepan and heat it for about 5 minutes over medium heat, then add the brandy and turn off the heat. Swirl the saucepan for a few moments so the two liqueurs blend, and pour into glasses. Top with the whipped cream, and your Bombardino is ready to enjoy.

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can replace the brandy with the same amount of whiskey or rum. You can also dress up the Bombardino by serving it with a cinnamon stick, some star anise or a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Tips

What makes the Bombardino special is that it must be served hot, so always whip the cream before heating the liqueurs in the saucepan.

Storage

The Bombardino should be made and served right away, so we don’t recommend storing it.

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