Description
A classic egg nog recipe perfect for holiday celebrations. Rich, creamy, and full of festive flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup bourbon or rum (optional)
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- Beat the yolks with sugar until creamy.
- Slowly add milk, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- If using alcohol, stir it in now.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra nutmeg.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs for safety.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: egg nog, holiday drink, festive recipe