Homemade Eggnog

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a glass of traditional Homemade Eggnog.

Holiday drinks like homemade eggnog can be served any time during the holiday season.

Now if you decide to spike your glass of eggnog with a little rum or whiskey who am I to judge?

I might be a little guilty of adding a little dark rum to a glass of my homemade eggnog.

Update 2012: Congratulations to David Burnette from the Capital Bar & Grill for winning the (2012) 8th annual Nog-off hosted by the Historic Arkansas Museum for the second year in a row!

Update 2024: 12 years later and David Burnette, now the Bar Manager and drink creator for South on Main restaurant and bar is taking part in the 20th Ever Nog-off: Tournament of Champions on December 13th, 2024. As soon as I learn the winner I will update you!

I made this delicious Eggnog recipe for a Cookie Exchange I hosted.

It was so good I had to share the recipe.

Original Recipe Source: David Burnette Capital Eggnog as seen in the December 2012 issue of the Food Network Magazine.

Delicious Homemade Eggnog recipe

When I saw this award winning Eggnog recipe in the December issue of the Food Network Magazine I knew I had to make it for a couple of reasons.

I love eggnog and everyone knows homemade is better than store-bought. I have always wanted to make real homemade eggnog.

The recipe is for an award-winning eggnog. I am a food blogger and that's how we roll.

I tweaked the spices a bit. This recipe only called for nutmeg but I also like cinnamon in my eggnog so I added cinnamon and doubled the nutmeg.

I was not going to be mixing any liquor into my eggnog so it needed a little help in the spice department.

I read the Foodnetwork magazine article. And a few website posts raving about Bartender David Burnette from the Capital Bar & Grill who is the creator of this recipe.

He is also generous enough to share the recipe even after winning first place last year at the Historic Arkansas Museums Nog-off.

This years Nog-off is getting ready to start even as I type. I wish David good luck.

I will update this post on Monday after the winner is announced.

How To Make Homemade Eggnog

Ingredients

• 6 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 large pasteurized egg yolks
• 2 cups sugar

Directions

1. Heat the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the milk is steaming, 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat and keep warm.
2. Divide the egg yolks. Add yolks and sugar to a heavy saucepan and whisk until smooth.
3. Turn heat on low and continually whisk the yolks and sugar until pale in color.
4. Turn heat on low and while whisking heat the yolk mixture to 160'F.
5. This takes between 15 and 25 minutes.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Temper the custard by whisking in a half cup of the warm milk.
8. Do this about three times.
9. Now pour the warm milk into the pot of custard, whisking to combine.
10. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.
11. Pour the cooled eggnog into a large pitcher, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
12. Chilling overnight is best.

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Homemade Eggnog

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Award winning homemade Eggnog recipe for the holiday season. If you'd like to spike your homemade eggnog pour 1-2 tablespoons of bourbon or dark rum into the bottom of a glass, top off with eggnog and garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Chilling 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 16 servings

Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 6 cups whole milk
• ▢ 2 cups heavy cream
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 12 large pasteurized egg yolks
• ▢ 2 cups sugar

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Instructions 

• Heat the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the milk is steaming, 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat and keep warm.
• Divide the egg yolks. Add yolks and sugar to a heavy sauce pan and whisk until smooth. Turn heat on low and continually whisk the yolks and sugar until pale in color. Turn heat on low and while whisking heat the yolk mixture to 160'F. This takes between 15 and 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Temper the custard by whisking in a half cup of the warm milk. Do this about three times. Now pour the warm milk into the pot of custard , whisking to combine.
• Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.
• Pour the cooled eggnog into a large pitcher, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Chilling over night is best.

Recipe Expert Tips

• Number of servings will depend on the size of each serving.
• Chilling overnight is best or even placing the pitch in the freezer 30 minutes before serving chills this eggnog perfectly.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 765IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 1mg

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