Eggnog
The Eggnog is a light creamy rum cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Blended and served in a mug.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 47 out of 100
- Creamy
- 96 out of 100
- Smoky
- 8 out of 100
- Boozy
- 18 out of 100
How to make an Eggnog
To make an Eggnog, blend with ice and pour into a mug: 6 egg yolk, 3 oz simple syrup, 16 oz milk, 4 oz light rum, 4 oz bourbon, ¼ oz vanilla extract, 8 oz whipping cream, 6 egg white and nutmeg. Garnish with salt.
You'll need
- Egg yolk6
- Simple syrupor 4 tbsp sugar + a splash of water3 oz
- Milk16 oz
- Light rum4 oz
- Bourbon4 oz
- Vanilla extract¼ oz
- Whipping cream8 oz
- Egg white6
- Nutmegmuddled
- Saltgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Rim the glass: run a lime or lemon wedge around the outside edge, then roll the edge in salt on a small plate.
- 2
Add egg yolk, simple syrup, milk, light rum, bourbon, vanilla extract, whipping cream, egg white and nutmeg to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 3
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 4
Pour into a mug.
Why blend? Blending egg yolk and simple syrup with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
No simple syrup? Blend in 4 tbsp sugar instead.
Eggnog questions
What's in an Eggnog?
6 egg yolk, 3 oz simple syrup, 16 oz milk, 4 oz light rum, 4 oz bourbon, ¼ oz vanilla extract, 8 oz whipping cream, 6 egg white and nutmeg. Garnish with salt.
How do you make an Eggnog?
Blend with ice and pour into a mug: egg yolk, simple syrup, milk, light rum, bourbon, vanilla extract, whipping cream, egg white and nutmeg. Garnish with salt.
What does an Eggnog taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Eggnog?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Eggnog and a Skim Milk Egg Nog?
Both use simple syrup, whipping cream, light rum, vanilla extract, egg white and nutmeg. The Eggnog adds egg yolk and bourbon, while the Skim Milk Egg Nog uses condensed milk. The Eggnog is blended and served in a mug; the Skim Milk Egg Nog is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Eggnog is the stronger of the two.
Can I make an Eggnog without light rum?
Yes: use dark rum for light rum.
What glass do you serve an Eggnog in?
A mug.