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Eggnog Cocktail

Rum
Author: The Bar Team
Eggnog
Ingredients
Method

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Egg (or just the yolk for a richer texture)
    1
  • Simple syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
    15ml
  • Bourbon, rum, or brandy
    30ml
  • Whole milk
    60ml
  • Heavy cream
    30ml
  • Freshly grated nutmeg (for garnish)

Equipment

  • 1 x Moose mug
  • 1 x Container
  • 1 x Tea strainer
  • 1 x Cocktail shaker
  • 1 x Ice

Method

Step 1

Add the spirit, milk, cream, simple syrup, and egg to a cocktail shaker that is iceless.

Step 2

Dry shake (without ice) 10–15 seconds to mix and emulsify the egg together with other ingredients.

Step 3

Incorporate the shaker with ice and shake again for 10 seconds, for frothing and chilling.

Step 4

Strain over a frozen glass and dust with freshly ground nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Temper the eggs by gradually adding a little warm milk or spirit to the beaten eggs while whisking, as this avoids curdling and gives a smooth texture when heating or mixing ingredients.

  • Chill the Eggnog cocktail base for a minimum of 12 hours if serving cold; resting allows the alcohol to soften the egg and dairy mixture, enhancing texture and blending.

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FAQs

The ideal spirits to combine with an Eggnog cocktail are rum, brandy, and bourbon. Each of these provides a different flavour profile: rum adds sweetness, brandy provides richness, and bourbon offers a smooth, slightly spicy taste. The decision depends on one's personal preference and level of desired depth of flavour.

Traditionally, cold Eggnog cocktail is used more in mixology, but hot versions are available for winter parties or during the season.

The best option for an Eggnog cocktail is usually dark or spiced rum. The dark variety offers a caramel-like flavour that enhances the overall rich, creamy nature. Spiced rum further deepens with vanilla, cinnamon, and other spices.

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