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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: Congratulations to David Burnette from the Capital Bar & Grill for winning the 8th annual Nog-off for the second year in a row!
Here we are again for another #SundaySupper celebration. Holiday Drinks and Appetizers #SundaySupper
This weeks #SundaySupper party is being hosted by Conni from the Foodie Army Wife stop by and check out her site if you get a chance.
Scroll down after the recipe to you find all the other great Sunday Supper links for the Holiday Drinks & Appetizer #SundaySupper party!
When I originally decided to join the #SundaySupper movement I thought that I would pick a theme maybe once a month to post along with the rest of the Sunday Supper crowd but every time a new theme shows up I can’t help myself I keep playing along.
I actually got off easy this week. When this theme was posted I already had the recipe made, photographed and almost ready to go up on my blog because 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.
Delicious Homemade Eggnog recipe
When I saw this 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
- 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 saucepan 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 overnight is best.
Print the Homemade Eggnog recipe below
Homemade Eggnog
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 Servings 1x
- Category: Holiday Beverages
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
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
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 large pasteurized egg yolks
- 2 cups sugar
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.
Notes
Number of servings will depend on the size of each serving. Chilling over night is best or even placing the pitch in the freezer 30 minutes before serving chills this eggnog perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 325
Keywords: Holiday Eggnog recipe, Christmas Beverages, Holiday Party Drinks
Now on to the party.
You are sure to find something to serve your holiday guest from the list of delish appetizers and holiday beverages at this weeks Sunday Supper party . So sit back and pour yourself a glass of eggnog and enjoy the party.
Don’t forget to join us for the #SundaySupper twitter party. See the details below.
Have a Safe Happy Holiday!
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- Cookies-n-Cream Cocktails from The Urban Mrs
- Cranberry Fizz from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
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- Candy Cane Martini from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Raspberry Hot Chocolate from Momma’s Meals
- Chocolate Peppermint Eggnog from The Daily Dish Recipes
- Jamaican Sorrel from The Lovely Pantry
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Spoons from Chocolate Moosey
- Homemade Eggnog from Flour on my Face
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- Cherry Bomb from Noshing with the Nolands
- Wassel from There And Back Again
- Cranberry Sparkler Mocktail from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Pomegranate Cosmo from Supper For A Steal
- Poinsettia Mimosas from Big Bear’s Wife
- Mulled Wine: Spiked and Steamy from Daddy Knows Less
- Poinsettia Cocktails from The Catholic Foodie
- The Red Carpet Diva from Cooking Underwriter
Holiday Appetizers or Hors d’oeuvres
- Cheese Ball Wreath from The Meltaways
- Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts from My Catholic Kitchen
- Prosciutto Goat Cheese Rolls with Fig Preserves and Arugula from Shockingly Delicious
- Muenster and Spinach Pinwheels from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Drunk Moose Meatballs from The Foodie Army Wife
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- Sticky Wholegrain Mustard & Ginger Cocktail Sausages from girlichef
- Potato Leek Soup from What Smells So Good
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- Mushroom Strudel from Vintage Kitchen
- Roxanne’s Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Queso Dip from The ROXX Box
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- Old fashioned Swedish Meatballs from I Run For Wine
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- Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip from Comfy Cuisine
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Have a safe and happy holiday. Never drink and drive!
