This HOMEMADE EGGNOG RECIPE is so much better than the store bought kind! It’s a creamy Christmas drink recipe for traditional eggnog that is a must make for the holidays. No Christmas is complete without this Traditional Eggnog Recipe!
Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
No Christmas is complete without a Homemade Eggnog recipe for parties and gatherings!
If you’re not a fan of Eggnog but have only had the store bought version that comes in a carton, then this Homemade Eggnog Recipe is for you!! That was me…going through life thinking I wasn’t a fan of this awesome Christmas tradition. I thought it was too sweet and just overall not for me.
That all changed when my Mom showed up to our house with a pitcher of her now famous Traditional Eggnog recipe and made me taste it. I protested by saying I knew I didn’t like Eggnog, but she didn’t take no for an answer…and I’m so glad! This version is so different. It’s rich and full of flavor, not just sweetness, and is SO smooth and delicious. What have I been missing all my post 21 year old life?!!!
Add this Traditional Eggnog Recipe to your holiday traditions. Homemade Eggnog is the way to go!
Is it safe to drink Eggnog?
We used pasteurized eggs to make this homemade eggnog recipe because after testing it both ways, Mom decided she liked the uncooked egg version best. It’s also easier. Most people say Eggnog is safe either way, but using pasteurized eggs just takes the stress out of the equation.
Mom talks a lot more about the research she did in her blog post with the recipe. One brand I really like is Safest Choice Eggs. They make using raw eggs safe and delicious.
Traditional Eggnog Recipe
Eggnog may not be an actual hot drink, but it certainly feels warm on the way down! I just love the complex flavors, the touch of sweet, the smooth creaminess, and the way it immediately makes you think of the holidays. I’m so glad we finally realized that making Homemade Eggnog is actually pretty easy and OH so tasty. So much better than buying it from a store. You won’t believe the difference!
Add this Homemade Eggnog Recipe to your new holiday traditions! You’ll love this Traditional Eggnog recipe more than any store-bought eggnog you’ve ever tasted. Enjoy!
If you like this homemade eggnog recipe, try these other holiday drink recipes:
- Mulled Wine Margarita
- Best Spiced Rum Recipe
- Irish Cream Recipe
- White Russian Recipe
- Homemade Salted Caramel Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs yolks & whites separated
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar (Use ultrafine sugar, if possible, it dissolves more quickly.)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brandy or bourbon *See Note
- ¼ cup dark rum *See Note
- ½ teaspoon plus more for garnishing freshly ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 egg whites
Instructions
- In the clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. With the mixer still running, slowly add 1 tablespoon sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently pour the egg whites into a different bowl and set aside.
- In the same mixing bowl used for the egg whites (no need to clean the bowl first), place the egg yolks and ¼ cup sugar. Beat the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves and the yolks lighten in color. Add the milk, cream, liquor, nutmeg and salt. Beat on LOW until well combined, about 1 minute.
- With the mixer on FOLD, add the beaten egg whites. Place in an airtight, glass container and chill several hours or overnight or up to 1 year. Research has proven Traditional Eggnog is best served aged 1-3 weeks.
- Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
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