Eggnog for Two (or Three). Egg Nog is the classic holiday drink, and it's easier than you think to mix together. Eggnog, the creamy classic cocktail, is an essential part of the holidays. The recipe can vary slightly depending on who's making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk and cream, plus a spirit.
You can cook Eggnog for Two (or Three) using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Eggnog for Two (or Three)
- You need 2 of Fresh eggs - separate the whites and yolks so you have 2 whites and 2 yolks.
- You need 240 ml of Whole milk (1 cup).
- You need 120 ml of Heavy cream (1/2 cup - sub milk for lighter version).
- Prepare 4 tbsp of Sugar, more to taste.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of Vanilla.
- It’s 3 Tbsp of Bourbon or rum (i love cointreau too!).
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of Nutmeg.
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of Ground cloves (optional).
- Prepare Dash of Cinnamon.
If you have a lot of drinkers, it may be helpful to use two types of cups or add a cute garnish to the boozy eggnogs so that no one gets confused. Treat your little ones to some delicious eggnog this holiday season. Use the leftovers to make Eggnog French Toast the next day! Traditional Eggnog is frothy, the flavors and spices perfectly balanced, and it's smooth with no aftertaste.
Eggnog for Two (or Three) instructions
Separate the egg whites and yolks into two separate large bowls..
With a whisk or mixer, beat the egg yolks until they start to lighten in color. Then, gradually add 3 Tbsp of sugar, mixing it in until it dissolves..
Add the milk, cream, bourbon (and Cointreau if using) and nutmeg and stir to combine. I prefer mine less sweet so taste and add more sugar if you like. Set aside..
In the other bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy and "soft peaks" form (that means the little peaks that form when beating start to form, but will still melt back into the mixture)..
Gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form (= the egg white peaks will stand up on their own without melting back into the mix)..
Fold the egg whites into the rest of eggnog. Serve into cups and dust with cinnamon and more nutmeg to taste..
One sip and you know Christmas is I was apprehensive to drink something with "egg" in the name, but my mom kept saying it was delicious. So…I had one tiny sip…then another bigger. So whether you're caroling, or sitting by an open fire, make yourself an Eggnog and enjoy the Holiday season. Eggnog is a common holiday drink made of milk, eggs, sugar, and alcohol. Strain the mixture to remove the cloves.
