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Traditional Eggnog

Easy, creamy, preservative free, classic Eggnog.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Bourbon, Christmas, cognac, nanainyourpocket, recipe, rum, traditional christmas
Servings: 6
Cost: $$

Equipment

  • Blender (or Whisk)

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs organic, pasteurised and cage-free
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup cognac I used Hennessy Cognac
  • ⅓ cup bourbon Optional - can substitute for another ⅓ cup cognac
  • 2 tbsp rum Optional - can substitute for another 2 tbsp cognac
  • 1 ½ cups full cream milk
  • 1 cup thickened cream

Instructions

  • Add eggs, caster sugar, spices and alcohol to the blender and blend for 30 seconds or until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add milk and cream to the blender and blend for another 10 seconds
  • Cover and refrigerate for a day or two to allow the alcohol to infuse (or drink straight away if you can't wait)
  • When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with a little nutmeg

Notes

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If you liked this recipe, you may also like some of my other Christmas recipes:
Traditional Christmas Pudding Just Like Nana Used To Make
Traditional Christmas Pudding
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Fig, Dark Chocolate and Port Mince Pies
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