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Eggnog

Eggnog is an English and American Christmas drink similar to Italian zabaione, made with eggs, cream, milk, vanilla, rum and brandy.
Recipe Eggnog
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

Eggnog is a very famous alcoholic Christmas drink that was born in England in the 1700s and is popular above all in the United Kingdom, America, Canada and Australia. This Christmas liqueur, which resembles Italian zabaione, is also known in France, where it goes by the name lait de poule. The word Eggnog comes from joining the terms Egg and Nog: the first is the egg, while nog refers to a type of very strong beer. The name of this Christmas cocktail can therefore be traced back to its ingredients, which are eggs, cream, milk, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, rum and brandy.

Perfect served either hot or cold, this Christmas milk is ideal as an after-dinner liqueur during the Christmas holidays. Our tip is to pair it with cookies, which make Egg-nog even more of a treat.

If you are looking for more American Christmas recipes, don’t miss Gingerbread Cookies, Candy Cane Cupcakes and Christmas Tree Brownies. And now we leave you with the original Eggnog recipe.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Eggnog, first make sure the eggs, cream, whole milk, sugar, brandy and rum are all cold from the fridge. Take a medium bowl and beat the eggs until pale and foamy.
  2. Still whisking, sprinkle in the sugar a little at a time. When the sugar is fully incorporated, add the vanilla extract and half a teaspoon of nutmeg, stirring to blend them into the mixture.
  3. Without stopping whisking, pour in the cream in a thin stream and, once it is incorporated, add the milk in the same way. Still in a thin stream, add the brandy and the rum and whisk until you have a smooth, even cream.
  4. Chill in the fridge for about a couple of hours, then pour into glasses and serve the Eggnog cold. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you want a stronger Eggnog, you can add more brandy and more rum. If, on the other hand, you want it less boozy, you can reduce the amount of the alcoholic ingredients.

If you like, you can also enjoy Eggnog warm: simply heat it for a few minutes in a small saucepan or in the microwave.

Tips

To make Eggnog, we recommend using a classic whisk rather than an electric mixer: it takes a little longer, but the texture of the drink will be just perfect.

Storage

Eggnog keeps in the fridge for one day in a tightly sealed bottle.

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