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Eggnog in a rocks glass

Eggnog

A rich, creamy holiday classic with eggs, cream, and warming spices.

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Ingredients

  • Bourbon2 oz (60 ml)
  • Heavy Cream2 oz (60 ml)
  • Egg Yolk1
  • Simple Syrup0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
  • NutmegGrated on top

How to make it

  1. Beat egg yolk with sugar.
  2. Add bourbon and cream.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a glass.
  5. Top with grated nutmeg.

Glass: Rocks

May contain: Gluten, Dairy, Egg. Always check your own bottles.

History

Eggnog descends from the medieval English 'posset,' a hot drink of milk curdled with wine or ale. Carried to the American colonies — where rum, brandy and abundant dairy were cheap — it became a holiday institution; even George Washington kept a notoriously potent recipe.

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