My favorite holiday drink...

[kelrodjr]

It's that time of year again... Eggnog time! I'm somewhat of an addict.

My wife's grandfather makes an awesome eggnog... but when I can't get that, I turn to store-bought eggnog. I would just like to share what I think is quite possibly the best non-homemade eggnog ever: Southern Comfort Eggnog.

It's very smooth and creamy, with a nicely balanced spice flavor, and none of that unpleasant back-of-the-throat "bite" or gag-worthy flavor that I find in other eggnogs. The traditional eggnog comes in a black carton - there is also a vanilla spice flavor that comes in a red carton (which I haven't tried).

This eggnog is non-alcoholic so that anyone can enjoy it. Of course you can add your alcohol of choice if you so wish. Somewhat ashamedly, I have not actually drank it with Southern Comfort mixed in... yet. Nevertheless it is a great eggnog... give it a try if you haven't yet.

 

[Torcams]

Awwww, c'mon. I want to hear your wife's grandfather's recipe...

I too, love me some nog!

 

[jwhite]

Awwww, c'mon. I want to hear your wife's grandfather's recipe...

I too, love me some nog!

+1 I'm always up for a good nog

 

[WhosYerBob]

Awwww, c'mon. I want to hear your wife's grandfather's recipe... I too, love me some nog!

+2 My favorite winter time treat.

 

[SRock]

awwww, c'mon. I want to hear your wife's grandfather's recipe...

I too, love me some nog!

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+1 i'm always up for a good nog

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+2 my favorite winter time treat.

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[VR6ofpain]

Somewhat ashamedly, I have not actually drank it with Southern Comfort mixed in... yet. Nevertheless it is a great eggnog... give it a try if you haven't yet.

As much as I love booze, I find it ruins eggnog. I have even tried some pre-mixed alcoholic eggnogs, and they were still wretched. I love eggnog though. Gotta have a few glasses during the holiday...just like pumpkin pie!!

 

[Torcams]

Key for me is freshly grated nutmeg.

 

[Sullybob]

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Ditto!

 

[SRock]

Ditto!

They made our responses all too easy didn't they!

 

[Sullybob]

They made our responses all too easy didn't they!

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You know I had to go there!


But seriously where are the egg nog recipes?

 

[Confuzius]

The Blue Christmas
Gin & Tonic w/ 1/2 oz of Blue curaçao

Looks blue, tastes like Christmas trees

Otherwise egg nog, but last year I over did it on the egg nog in one sitting and stopped my self up for a week...

 

[Zombasaur]

Here's SWMBO's and I's eggnog recipe:

* 12 eggs, separated
* 6 cups milk
* 2 cups heavy cream or thickened cream
* 2 cups bourbon
* 1 1/2 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup brandy
* 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1. In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for approx 10 minutes (you want the mixture to be firm and the colour of butter).
2. Very slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy - just a little at a time.
3. When bourbon and brandy have been added, allow the mixture to cool in the fridge (for up to 6 hours, depending on how long before your party you're making the eggnog).
4. 30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture.
5. Stir in 1+ ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
7. In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
9. Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture.
10. After ladling into cups, garnish with the remainder of the ground nutmeg.

We make this and drink it all in a few days. Prepare to pack on those holiday pounds!

 

[Matt P]

Nog!!!

Add bourbon and fresh ground nutmeg!

Nog!!

 

[Torcams]

Here's SWMBO's and I's eggnog recipe:

* 12 eggs, separated
* 6 cups milk
* 2 cups heavy cream or thickened cream
* 2 cups bourbon
* 1 1/2 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup brandy
* 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1. In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for approx 10 minutes (you want the mixture to be firm and the colour of butter).
2. Very slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy - just a little at a time.
3. When bourbon and brandy have been added, allow the mixture to cool in the fridge (for up to 6 hours, depending on how long before your party you're making the eggnog).
4. 30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture.
5. Stir in 1+ ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
7. In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
9. Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture.
10. After ladling into cups, garnish with the remainder of the ground nutmeg.

We make this and drink it all in a few days. Prepare to pack on those holiday pounds!

Thanks!! That sounds great. Will have to give it a try.

P.S. I'm concerned that it's not going to last "a few days" given my love of the nog!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lirijavdekje]

I'd prefer raki (Albanian 'plum brandy'... clear, homemade and strong as heck) myself.

 

[ironbrewer]

Here is a good old school eggnog recipe.

http://events.nytimes.com/recipes/1877/2007/12/23/1958-Eggnog/recipe.html

It is a bit rich though.

 

[Jasonian]

Key for me is freshly grated nutmeg.

Absolutely agreed.

Also, it helps to find the right spirit for your tastes.

I've tried bourbon, rum, and more recently, tequila. I was surprised at how well tequila works. I'm still a sucker for all origins of whiskey, so I still prefer bourbon, but my wife hands-down prefers tequila.

 

[jwhite]

My mothers recipe is very similar to Zombasaur's, however we never used bourbon. We always used a stout Navy Rum, or for a lighter nog Cognac.

The Navy Rum is also great in a hot buttered rum, which I make for Christmas. You make a batter ahead of time and just add hot water and rum per drink. Dark rum is very important here.

Hot Buttered Rum Batter-

1 Pint good vanilla ice cream
1lb butter
1 bag powdered sugar
1 stick freshly ground cinnamon
4 freshly ground allspice berries
3 freshly ground cloves.

Melt ice cream in a sauce pan and add butter in chunks. Get mixture hot but not scalding and gradually add powdered sugar while whisking. Add spices and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes or until thick and creamy with no lumps. Put in freezer safe container that can take the initial heat. Allow to come to room temp. then freeze over night. Will keep for quite a while in the freezer.

To make the drink simply add a portion, I use a 2tbs. scoop, to a mug some piping hot water and rum to taste. Stir, grate a dash of nutmeg, and your good to go.

 

[BigRich]

I wait all year for eggnog. I'm psyched!

 

[ia_james]

Me too. A little fresh nutmeg and some Captain Morgan, and I'm set.