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Some Love It…..Some Don’t.

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I LOVE it! Eggnog is my favorite holiday flavor. From picking out a Christmas tree to decorating gingerbread houses, many traditions come along with the holiday season, and many of them involve food and drink. After all, there's no better way to warm up from the cold than with a warm cup of eggnog. I am sharing several eggnog cocktail recipes with you that are not just your average drink recipes. Fun and festive drinks that will bring holiday cheer to your homes. Cheers!


What Alcohol Goes Best With Eggnog?

Brandy, rum, and cognac are traditionally paired with eggnog. But bourbon, whiskey, and Irish cream liquor complement eggnog.


The Most Excellent Eggnog Cocktails

This Eggnog White Russian is a fun holiday twist on the classic vodka cocktail! Made with eggnog, coffee liqueur, vodka, and a dash of nutmeg!


Ingredients

ice

2 ounces coffee liqueur

2 ounces vodka

2 ounces eggnog

ground nutmeg for garnish


Instructions

Stir the coffee liqueur and vodka together in a glass with ice. Pour the eggnog over the back of a spoon if layering is desired, or stir it up and garnish with nutmeg.


This Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail is a simple festive drink made with store-bought eggnog, alcohol, and gingerbread spice. You can make a Christmas cocktail in one minute to add a little sparkle to the season!


Ingredients

1 Cup Eggnog

1/4 teaspoon Gingerbread Spice

1-2 ounces Whiskey, Bourbon or Rum

Whipped Cream


Instructions

Whisk eggnog, spices, and alcohol. Pour into glass. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of gingerbread spice.

This Spiced Eggnog Latte is dark espresso draped with steamy, creamy eggnog with a hint of Baileys Irish cream to create a luscious and heavenly beverage, it will warm you from your head to your toes.


Ingredients

2 cups light eggnog

2 ounces dark espresso pod, fresh or instant

2 ounces Irish cream liquor

ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and/or cinnamon stick for garnish


Instructions

Prepare espresso and pour evenly between 2 mugs. Combine the eggnog and Irish cream in a large microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat for 1 minute, then add 30-second intervals just until the milk starts to boil. Using a frother or a whisk, froth the hot milk mixture.

Pour over hot espresso and garnish to taste.



This White Chocolate Bourbon Eggnog has many Christmassy flavors like nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove! And the silky creaminess of the eggnog is spiked with the caramel notes of good bourbon whiskey.


Ingredients

1 ounce bourbon

1 ounce Créme De Cocoa

3/4 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

1 tablespoon Torani White Chocolate Sauce

3 1/2 ounces Southern Comfort Eggnog

Ice

Apple Pie Spice, dusting

Star Anise Pods for garnish


Instructions

Add ice, bourbon, créme de cocoa, white chocolate liqueur, white chocolate sauce, and eggnog into a cocktail shaker tin. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for thirty (30) seconds.

Strain into a coupe cocktail glass and dust the top with apple pie spice. Add a whole Star Anise Pod. Serve.

I wish you the best this holiday season from my kitchen to your home! Merry Christmas!





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