Ingredients

  • 1½ ozcognac
  • ½ ozdark rum
  • 1 ozwhole milk
  • 1 ozheavy cream
  • 1 wholeegg(fresh)
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup 1:1
  • 🍋freshly grated nutmeg(garnish)

🔧 Tools

shakerjiggerstrainergrater

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  2. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a punch cup or small coupe.
  4. Grate fresh nutmeg generously over the top.
  5. Serve immediately while cold and frothy.

📜 History

Eggnog traces its roots to medieval Britain's posset and evolved in colonial America where rum and brandy became common additions. It became a staple of American holiday celebrations by the 1800s.

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