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This HOMEMADE EGGNOG RECIPE is so much better than the store bought kind! It's a creamy Christmas drink recipe for traditional eggnog that is a must make for the holidays. No Christmas is complete without this Traditional Eggnog Recipe!
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Traditional Eggnog Recipe

This traditional eggnog recipe is rich and creamy without being too sweet, and it blows the store-bought kind out of the water!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: drink/cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 glasses
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar divided (¼ cup + 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup brandy or bourbon
  • ¼ cup dark rum
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg plus more, for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In the clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. With the mixer still running, slowly add 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently pour the egg whites into a different bowl and set aside.
    4 large eggs, 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
    beaten fluffy egg whites in a glass bowl.
  • In the same mixing bowl used for the egg whites (no need to clean the bowl first), place the egg yolks and the remaining ¼ cup of sugar. Beat the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves and the yolks lighten in color. Add the milk, cream, liquor, nutmeg, and salt. Beat on low until well combined, about 1 minute.
    2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup brandy, ¼ cup dark rum, ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    eggnog in a stand mixer.
  • With the mixer on fold, add the beaten egg whites. Place in an airtight, glass container and chill for several hours or overnight.
    pouring eggnog into glasses.

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Notes

Storage: Store traditional eggnog in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 year. I recommend enjoying it aged 1-3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 182mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 0.3mg