Holiday Drinks-How To Make Home Made Eggnog -About Eggnog-Recipe for 11 Eggnog drinks for entertaining
Homemade Eggnog
Home Made Eggnog and Eggnog Drinks
Eggnog is a well established holiday tradition,it first became popular during colonial times.Eggnog is basically a combination of milk,eggs, and liquor(historically rum,but whiskey and brandy are also used).
Dairy eggnog's,which do not contain any alcohol,can be found in the refrigerated dairy case at many larger groceries.Eggnog's are most often served in quantity,although there are also some variations for single servings.
My Husband loves eggnog. The problem I have found is that although Eggnog can be found in the local super market-he does not always like it,so it goes to waste.So I started making this from scratch-and there is never any that's goes to waste.When making your own eggnog you will
be using raw eggs,which may carry the risk of salmonella poisoning.So Be Careful.I am including a homemade recipe,in case you want to try it and you can add your preference of alcohol.I used Sailor Jerry's Rum--and it was awesome.This recipe makes 19 cups or thirty-eight 1/2 cup servings.You will need to begin 2 hours ahead of early in the day. It tastes better chilled or with ice.
EGGNOG
12 Eggs,separated
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups bourbon
1/2 cup brandy
6 cups milk
ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1. In large bowl with mixer at low speed,beat egg yolks with sugar.
At high speed,beat until thick and lemon-colored,about 15 minutes,frequently scraping the bowl.
2. Carefully beat in bourbon and brandy,one tablespoon at a time to prevent curdling mixture. Cover and chill.
3. About 20 minutes before serving: in chilled 5 to 6 quart punch bowl,stir yolk mixture,milk and 1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg.
4.In large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
5. In small bowl ,using same beaters, with mixer at medium speed,beat cream until stiff peaks form.
6. With wire whisk, gently fold egg whites and cream into yolk mixture until just blended.
7.To serve, sprinkle some nutmeg over top of eggnog; ladle into 6-ounce punch cups.
The following recipes were made with store bought Dairy Prepared Eggnog. Although you can make the recipe above minus the alcohol listed (bourbon & Brandy) and add whichever you like.
Breakfast Eggnog
-Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Prepared Eggnog
10 ounces Apricot- flavored Brandy
2 1/2 ounces Triple Sec
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve.Sprinkle nutmeg on top of each serving.
Brandy Eggnog
--Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Prepared eggnog
12 ounces Brandy
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve.Sprinkle nutmeg on top of each serving.
Imperial Eggnog
-Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Prepared Eggnog
10 ounces Brandy
2 ounces Apricot flavored Brandy
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve.Sprinkle nutmeg on top of each serving.
Maple Eggnog-
Makes 8 servings
32 ounces Prepared Eggnog
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
Combine ingredients in large pitcher and chill.Stir before serving. Garnish with nutmeg,if desired.Refrigerate leftovers.
Nashville Eggnog
- Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Prepared Eggnog
6 ounces Bourbon
3 ounces Brandy
3 ounces Jamaica Rum
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve.Sprinkle nutmeg on top of each serving.
Port Wine Eggnog
-Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Prepared Eggnog
18 ounces Port Wine
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl. Sprinkle top of each serving with
nutmeg .
Rum Eggnog
- Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Eggnog
12 ounces Light Rum
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve. Sprinkle top of each with nutmeg.
Russian Nog
1 ounce Vodka
1 ounce Coffee Liqueur
1 ounce Prepared Eggnog
Pour over ice in old fashioned glass and stir.
Sherry Eggnog
32 ounce Prepared Eggnog
18 ounce Cream Sherry
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve. Sprinkle nutmeg on top each serving.
Whisky Eggnog
- Makes 10 to 12 servings
32 ounces Prepared Eggnog
12 ounces Blended Whiskey
Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve.Sprinkle top of each with nutmeg.
