Eggnog is a dairy based beverage made with milk, cream, eggs, and sugar. Known as a Christmas and New Year's tradition, eggnog can be purchased pre-made or can be made at home. Please note that some recipes call for uncooked eggs. Use pasteurized eggs to avoid any risk of salmonella. If you do not have pasteurized eggs, our page of cooked eggnog recipes will also provide a safe way to enjoy eggnog!
Adding Liquor to Eggnog
When adding liquor to your eggnog, some of the more common options are brandy, spiced rum, and Kahlua. In a tall glass of eggnog add a shot of liquor, or 1 cup of liquor per quart of eggnog. While some eggnog can be thicker than others, a recommended taste test, as you gradually add your alcohol, is always best.
How to Make Christmas Eggnog
Miranda Valentine of Mahalo.com shows how to make Christmas eggnog. Viewers will learn how to make the cold traditional holiday drink using fresh eggs, milk and spices.
Homemade Eggnog
In this video from Expert Village we learn how to make eggnog with egg whites and egg yolks, sugar, white rum, milk, whipping cream and nutmeg. Different rums and whiskeys can be used, it is just a matter of preference.
