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Holiday Homemade Eggnog

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Holiday Cocktails :: Recipe for the Best Homemade Eggnog

Happy December friends! I can’t believe the holiday season is here again. It seems like we were just ringing in the new year. It’s even harder to get into the holiday spirit here in San Francisco where the weather is the same year round!

Holiday Cocktails :: Recipe for the Best Homemade Eggnog

In order to get us in the holiday spirit, I whipped up a batch of this homemade eggnog. There really isn’t a substitute for making your own eggnog. This stuff is so superior to the stuff you find at the supermarket. The addition of egg whites in this recipe makes it light and foamy, almost like a cappuccino. Top it with some fresh nutmeg and you have one of my favorite holiday cocktails!

 Holiday Cocktails :: Recipe for the Best Homemade Eggnog

A few notes about this recipe: This eggnog recipe can easily be made virgin by leaving out the rum and brandy. Also, you may have noticed that the recipe calls for raw eggs. To reduce the risk of germs, use fresh eggs and make sure you wash the egg shells gently with warm soap and water as this is where the germs come from.

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Homemade Eggnog Recipe

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Makes about 2 quarts

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Yield: 12-14 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, at room temp
  • 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 c. whole milk
  • 1 c. brandy (optional)
  • 1 c. dark rum (optional)
  • 1 T vanilla
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • Freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Wash the shells of the eggs gently with warm soap and water to remove bacteria and separate yolks and whites.
  2. Whisk egg yolks, brown sugar and salt until thickened and pale brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the cream and milk, then the alcohol (if using) and vanilla.
  3. Whip egg whites in a large clean bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and continue whipping until firm, glossy peaks form, about 1 minute longer.
  4. Fold in egg whites with a rubber spatula transfer to a punch bowl or ladle portions into cups. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.

Notes

Adapted from NPR

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December 1, 2014  •  Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes 6 Comments

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  1. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Oh I DIE for eggnog. Any kind. Virgin or not. Must make this!! 🙂

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    • Kelly Egan says

      December 2, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      It’s SO good. Such a classic holiday treat! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tiffany Ingram says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Hi there, friend! This looks so good, I love the festive cups as well! What a great addition that you made the recipe printer-friendly. I’ve never made my own and I think it’s about time! xo

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    • Kelly Egan says

      December 5, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Thanks Tiffany! The printer-friendly option is part of my easy recipes plugin!

      Reply
  3. La Tache says

    December 3, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Hey lady friend!! I made this with my mom the other day and it was sooo delicious!! Thank you for the inspiration! YUMM!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      December 5, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      Hey gal! I’m glad it was delish! It makes me so happy to hear when people make things from the blog!

      Reply

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