10 Eggnog cocktail recipes for the 2021 festive season

Christmas is almost here, but since the festive season has officially begun, we believe it is high time we start celebrating. We don’t have to wait until it is December 24th to start getting into the spirit. And what better way to get into the spirit, then with some tasty spirits. The drink everyone enjoys throughout December has found itself the source of lots of imagination. People have been experimenting with the classic recipe, which is why we’ve decided to share with you 10 different eggnog cocktail recipes, which are going to satisfy every taste. What’s more, you have plenty of time until Christmas to try each one, so that the best one will be served to your family and friends on Christmas Eve. Plus, we have some non-alcoholic recipes for the young ones around you!

Enjoy these delicious eggnog recipes with your loved ones

Classic eggnog cocktail recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups eggnog, cold
• 1/2 cup brandy, chilled
• 1/2 cup almond flavores liqueur
• 3 scoops frozen vanilla ice cream
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• ground cinnamon
• coarse sparkly sugar

Instructions:

1. Place the sugar on a plate and dip the rim of a martini glass first in water, then into the sugar.
2. Mix the eggnog, brandy, ice cream, almond liqueur and nutmeg in a blender.
3. Pour into the sugar rimmed martini glasses, garnish with ground cinnamon and enjoy!

Source: A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Do you fancy some brandy?

Eggnog recipe with brandy

Ingredients:

• 1 oz brandy
• 1 1/4 oz milk
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1 large egg yolk
• grated nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Add the brandy, milk, simple syrup and egg yolk to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously.
2. Then, fill the shaker with ice and shake again for about 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.

Source: The Spruce Eats

Time for something tasty and delicious

Eggnog mudslide recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 part Kahlua
• 1 part vodka
• 2 parts eggnog
• whipped cream
• ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Add the Kahlua, vodka and eggnog to a cocktail shaker, filled with ice. Shake vigurously.
2. Strain into the glasses and top with whipped cream.
3. Garnish with ground nutmeg and enjoy.

Source: Lemon Tree Dwelling

Do you like your eggnog more creamy or not?

Creamy eggnog cocktail recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Amaretto
• 1 oz vodka
• 2 oz eggnog
• pinch of cinnamon
• caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Add the Amaretto, vodka and eggnog to a cocktail shaker, filled with ice. Shake well.
2. Dip the rim of a low ball glass into the caramel sauce.
3. Strain the eggnog into the glass and garnish with cinnamon.

Source: Food Fanatic

Gingerbread are definitely a must have for Christmas

Gingerbread eggnog recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup bourbon
• 1.5 oz spiced rum
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• pinch of salt
• whipped cream
• ground cinnamon
• gingerbread cookie

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat the heavy cream and milk until steaming, then add all the spices and the vanilla extract. Simmer, without boiling.
2. In a bowl whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
3. Temper by slowly adding small amounts of the milk to the egg yolks while whisking. Keep adding until both mixtures have combined.
4. Transfer back into a saucepan and bring to a simmer until the temperature reaches 160F.
5. Chill, then add the rum and bourbon. Garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon and a gingerbread cookie.

Source: Healthy Little Peach

Sweetness and mintiness in a glass

Chocolate peppermint eggnog recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large pasteurized eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloved
• 3 oz peppermint schnapps
• 3 oz creme de cacao
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• chocolate shavings
• candy cane

Instructions:

1. Place the eggs into a blender and blend at medium speed for 30 seconds.
2. Gradually add sugar and blend for 20 seconds.
3. Then, add the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, peppermint schnapps, creme de cacao, heavy cream and milk. Blend for 30 seconds.
4. Refrigerate, then pour into glasses and garnish with chocolate shavings and a candy cane on the side of the glass.

Source: Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Eggnog recipe for the little ones

Non-alcoholic eggnog recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

Instructions:

1. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar and salt.
2. Heat the milk and heavy cream on medium heat in a saucepan. Once they begin to steam, remove from heat.
3. Mix the egg mixture with the milk and cream and transfer it back to the saucepan. Cook on medium heat until it thickens.
4. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well and strain into a container. Let it chill.
5. In a bowl whip the remaining cream with a hand mixer and slowly pour in the eggnog. Keep whisking until creamy.
6. Pour into a glass and garnish with nutmeg, cinnamon and lemon zest.

Source: Licious

Naturally, there is a recipe for all of our vegan friends out there

Vegan eggnog cocktail recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water overnight and drained
• 2 1/2 cup water
• 4 medjool dates
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 4 oz bourbon

Instructions:

1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend for about a minute until smooth.
2. Chill, then pour into a glass and garnish with ground cinnamon.

Source: Choosing Chia

Don’t worry, we’ve prepared even more tasty recipes

Frosty eggnog recipe – perfect for Christmas

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz rum
• 3/4 oz creme de cacao
• 3 oz eggnog
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• whipped cream
• cinnamon
• sugar

Instructions:

1. Add the eggnog, rum, creme de cacao and vanilla ice cream to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a plate. Dip the rim of a parfait glass into water, then into the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
3. Pour the eggnog into the glass and top with whipped cream.

Source: Crystal Creamery

And now the time has come for the last recipe, but it is worth it, we promise!

Peppermint eggnog recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 large pasteurized egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup peppermint schnapps
• 1 cup peppermint vodka
• crushed peppermint candy
• corn syrup

Instructions:

1. Bring the milk, heavy cream and vanilla to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil!
2. In a bowl whisk the egg yolks and sugar together.
3. Gradually add the milk and cream mixture, while whisking until fully combined.
4. Pour back into the saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes over low heat until it thickens.
5. Remove from heat and add in the vodka and schnapps. Let cool.
6. Place the crushed peppermint candy into a plate and the corn syrup in another plate.
7. Dip the rim of a glass first into the corn syrup, then into the crushed candy.
8. Pour the eggnog into the glass and enjoy!

Source: Mantitlement

Now that you’ve got all of the recipes, we are going to let you enjoy these tasty looking eggnog cocktails

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