Description
This homemade eggnog recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced holiday cocktail that is ready in just 5 minutes. Made with fresh eggs, maple syrup, milk, cream, and a mix of brandy, bourbon, and rum, this festive drink is garnished with nutmeg and cinnamon for traditional warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Base
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
Alcohol & Spices
- ⅓ cup brandy or bourbon
- ⅓ cup rum
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Blend eggs and maple syrup: Add the eggs and maple syrup to a high-powered blender and blend on high speed for exactly 4 minutes using a timer to ensure proper mixing and aeration.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the milk, heavy cream, brandy, rum, and nutmeg. Blend again for an additional 10 seconds just to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Transfer the eggnog into an airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled to enhance flavors and texture.
- Serve: Stir the chilled eggnog before pouring into glasses, then garnish with cinnamon sticks or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for added aroma and presentation.
Notes
- Homemade eggnog is a delicious holiday cocktail that’s ultra creamy, perfectly spiced, and spiked for a festive occasion.
- This recipe is quick and easy, taking only 5 minutes to prepare.
- Use a high-powered blender and a timer to achieve the ideal texture and consistency.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives like coconut milk and coconut cream.
- Adjust the alcohol amounts according to preference or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- Store leftover eggnog in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 442 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 196 mg
