Egg-celent Egg Nog! The Best alcohol to mix with Egg Nog?
Happy Holidays! This week we are trying out different alcohols to put in egg nog. So you can be ready for your holiday get togethers. We looked at Irish Whiskey, Bourbon, Spiced Rum, and Brandy! So whether you want to throwback to your childhood with Brandy Egg Nog or something a bit sweeters with Rum, here are some fun things to try with your egg nog this Christmas season.
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Eggnog National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | How to Drink
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is one of my favorite Christmas Movies and today I'm making Clark Griswold's Egg Nog. It's good, it's good, it's good good it's good.
Christmas Vacation came out in 1989 and was the third film in National Lamoon's Vacation series. The second was of course the European Vacation and nobody liked that. Happily Christmas Vacation was hilarious and made everyone love the series again ( I Think it was the return of Cousin Eddy but what do I know?) It's now a Christmas Classic and a movie shown in most houses around the holidays, and it's got Egg Nog in it, served in moose mugs (and later just aggressively scooped from the bowl in tiny cups). I love egg nog but if you've never had home made egg nog, maybe you don't? If you've never had it made from scratch frankly you've never had egg nog. This recipe bears almost no resemblance to the stuff you get in the carton at the gas station. It's not a heavy thick syrup, it's a light and airy and boozey drink and it's really just perfect this time of year.
Clark Griswold's Egg Nog
• 4 Egg Whites
• 1 Tbs. -or- 12.5 G Sugar
• Beat to Still Peaks
• Set Aside
• 4 egg yolks
• .25 c -or- 50 g sugar
• 2 c -or- 475 ml. whole milk
• 1 c -or- 237 ml. heavy cream
• 2 oz. -or- 60 ml Bourbon (to taste, pour heavy)
• 2 oz. -or- 60 ml Rum (to taste, pour heavy)
• Pinch of Salt
• Nutmeg to taste
• Mix Thoroughly
• Fold in Egg Whites
• Serve in Moose Cup with Nutmeg For Garnish
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Homemade Eggnog - Brandy, Nutmeg and Simplicity make it Perfect!
Brandy, nutmeg and simplicity make it perfect!
Homemade eggnog just wouldn't be the same without brandy and nutmeg! Not only do they add a deep, rich flavour to this iconic holiday beverage, but the combination of nutmeg and brandy provides an added warmth that's sure to linger. This is like a Brandy Alexander cocktail.
You can of course add further spices such as clove, ginger, cinnamon etc. I prefer the simplistic version as per this recipe. Plus, one secret ingredient we all have in our kitchens.
Homemade eggnog is so much more than just a simple drink – it is something to be savoured with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the season. Upon arrival of your guests, hand them some eggnog in a cocktail glass within 60 seconds. That’s what a good host does, and it says Merry Christmas. You could also add some crushed ice, freshly grated nutmeg and a little drinking chocolate powder on top.
Whether you like yours extra creamy or downright boozy like me, with a generous sprinkling of nutmeg or an extra splash of brandy, savour each sip of homemade eggnog. One of the most popular holiday beverages around!
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***EGGNOG RECIPE, MAKES ABOUT A QUART/LITER***
1 cup (237mL) cream
1 cup (237mL) additional cream or milk
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (237mL) rum
1/2 cup (118mL) whiskey
nutmeg for garnish
Whip the first cup of cream in a small bowl. In a big bowl, beat the eggs and slowly drizzle in the alcohol until incorporated — don't stop mixing, or the eggs will curdle. It's important to mix the alcohol directly into the eggs to kill bacteria. Mix in the sugar, un-whipped cream or milk and the whipped cream until smooth.
Transfer the eggnog to a vessel that will allow gas to escape and chill in the refrigerator for about three weeks — aging will kill bacteria and enhance the flavor. The mixture will separate a bit as it sits, so stir it back up before pouring into glasses. Sprinkle nutmeg over top, if you're into that.
Dad's World Famous Egg Nog Recipe (feat. MY DAD!)
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Serves 20-25
INGREDIENTS:
12 eggs, separated
2/3 cup (130 g) sugar
3/4 cup (180 ml) bourbon
3/4 cup (180 ml) cognac
1/4 cup (60 ml) creme de cacao
1 tsp (5 ml) nutmeg
1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
3 pints (1500 ml) heavy cream
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) cream of tartar
Cinnamon Sticks for garnishing
METHOD:
Separate eggs by placing yolks in a large punch bowl and egg whites in a smaller bowl.
To the egg yolks, add sugar, nutmeg, alcohols and vanilla and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream on high with an electric mixture until stiff peaks form, set aside.
In another bowl add egg whites and cream of tartar, whip on high until stiff peaks form.
Fold in the heavy cream to the yolk mixture, in batches being careful not to over mix and deflate, then fold in the egg whites. It will be extremely thick!
Garnish punch bowl with a sprinkle of nutmeg and then ladle into small punch cups.
Top each cup with more nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.
BETH'S ADAPTATION OF DAD'S RECIPE (Using a cooked egg base and pasteurized egg whites)
Serves 15-20 people
INGREDIENTS:
FOR COOKED EGG BASE:
5 cups of milk
2 cups heavy cream
12 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup (180 ml) bourbon
3/4 cup (180 ml) cognac
1/4 cup (60 ml) creme de cacao
1 tsp (5 ml) nutmeg
FOR FOLDING INTO BASE:
1 1/2 cups, heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pint (500 ml) pasteurized egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
METHOD:
In a large sauce pan add milk, 2 cups heavy cream and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves and milk mixture is simmering.
In a large bowl add 12 egg yolks. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the yolks whisking all the while until combined. Pour back into a clean sauce pan and heat on medium until a candy thermometer (or meat thermometer works too!) registers 165F, this is the temperature needed to kill off any bacteria.
Allow custard base to cool or if making ahead of time, refrigerate base until ready to serve.
Whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream, with 1 tsp of vanilla, until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Whip pasteurized egg whites and cream of tartar until thickened (they will not get stiff like un-pasteurized whites. That's OK you just need the thickness)
Transfer custard base to a large punch bowl. Add nutmeg and alcohols, then fold in egg whites and then fold in heavy cream.
Garnish with nutmeg and ladle into punch cups and serve with a little more nutmeg on top and a cinnamon stick.
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I Tested YouTube's BEST Eggnog Recipes (America's Test Kitchen, Joshua Weissman, Jamie Oliver)
Eggnog is easily the most popular Christmas season drink. Stores are full of them but why not make your own eggnog at home?
In this video, I embark on an eggnog adventure, testing America’s Test Kitchen, Joshua Weissman, Food Wishes, and Jamie Oliver’s Eggnog recipes. As a person that’s not really about that eggnog life, I hope my honest opinions on this classic drink will help put your mind at ease and help you pick the best eggnog recipe for you and your loved ones this holiday season.
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0:00 - Welcome!
0:19 - Taste Test Disclaimer
0:36 - Making America’s Test Kitchen’s Eggnog
2:03 - Making Joshua Weissman’s Eggnog
3:23 - Making Food Wishes (Chef John)’s Eggnog
4:44 - Making Jamie Oliver’s Eggnog
6:17 - Initial Taste Test of Each Eggnog
7:32 - The Eggnog With the Best Overall Flavour
10:40 - The Eggnog That Was Easiest to Make
11:47 - The Eggnog That Was Most Reminiscent of Christmas
12:18 - The Eggnog I’m Going to Make Again
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