Eggnog

Warm Eggnog

Ingredients

1Egg (Separated)
2 oz.Rum (or Bandy/Whiskey)
1 CupWhole Milk
1 BarspoonVanilla Extract
2 TablespoonsWhite Sugar
1 BarspoonGround Nutmeg
1 DashSalt
GarnishGrated Nutmeg

Directions

  • Combine the Egg Yolk and 1 Tablespoon of Sugar in a Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk until Smooth and Combined, then set aside
  • Combine the remaining Sugar and Egg White in another Bowl
  • Whisk until Combined, then set aside
  • Combine the Milk, Ground Nutmeg, Salt and Vanilla Extract in a Small Pot over Medium Heat
  • Stir until Small Bubbles appear
  • Combine the Warm Milk and Liquor in the Bowl with the Egg Yolk
  • Stir constantly to keep the Egg from Cooking
  • Add the Egg White and then Stir till Combined
  • Pour into a Mug
  • Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

Eggnog is a Drink that dates back to Medieval Europe. It was originally used as medicine to cure Insomnia. It was made a bit differently though. The more modern Eggnog was made in Colonial America. George Washington was a huge fan of the drink. Eggnog was originally served hot, but today, cold Eggnog is more popular.

Cold Eggnog

Ingredients

1Egg (Separated)
2 oz.Rum (or Bandy/Whiskey)
1 CupWhole Milk
1 BarspoonVanilla Extract
2 TablespoonsWhite Sugar
1 BarspoonGround Nutmeg
1 DashSalt
GarnishGrated Nutmeg

Directions

  • Combine 1 Tablespoon of Sugar and Egg White in a Bowl
  • Whisk until Combined, then set aside
  • Combine the Egg Yolk and the remaining Sugar in a Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk until Smooth and Combined
  • Add the Milk, Liquor, Ground Nutmeg, Salt and Vanilla Extract to the Yolk Bowl
  • Stir until Combined
  • Add the Egg White and then Stir till Combined
  • Pour into a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

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