Baltimore Eggnog
A rich regional eggnog variation combining brandy, Jamaican rum, and Madeira with egg and cream for a luxurious holiday sipper.
- 1 ozcognac
- ½ ozjamaican rum
- ½ ozmadeira
- 1 wholewhole egg
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 2 ozwhole milk
- Freshly grated nutmeggarnish
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The Baltimore Eggnog appears in Jerry Thomas's 1862 bartending guide, making it one of America's oldest documented eggnog recipes. It distinguishes itself from standard eggnogs by including Madeira wine alongside brandy and rum. The combination creates a more complex, fortified flavor profile befitting Maryland's colonial port heritage, where Madeira was a commonly imported wine.
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