How to make Eggnog
Eggnog is an American staple. But thanks to decades of media exposure the rest of the world can’t help but associate this creamy drink with Christmas. No harm in that, however. You can never run out of delicious drinks so we've decided to share with you a recipe for the perfect Eggnog.
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Eggnog cocktail recipe
Prep
45 mins
Serves
6-8 people
Method
Step 1
Whisk together your sugar and egg yolks until well combined. Then split the vanilla pod and scrape the seeds before adding it (or the extract) and the cinnamon sticks to a saucepan filled with milk. Place over medium-low heat and bring to the boil. Once the hot milk mix is ready, pour it over your egg and sugar mix and whisk well. Clean out the pan ready to be used again, then pour the new milky-eggy-sweet mix in place over a low medium heat. Stir constantly until thickened slightly then remove from the heat and stir in the brandy.
Step 2
Set aside to cool for approximately 20-25 minutes and then chill for at least 3 hours. Once it’s cool you can whisk the cream and fold it into the mixture. Your eggnog is complete! To serve, pour the eggnog into glasses filled with ice and decorate each one with a cinnamon stick. You can also sprinkle each with a little ground cinnamon or a grating of fresh nutmeg.
