Eggnog

America's festive winter drink combines bourbon and aged rum with whole egg, milk, cream, and sugar in a rich, frothy cup that has been associated with the holiday season since colonial times. George Washington's Mount Vernon recipe was famously potent — this one takes a more measured approach.

PunchContains DairyContains EggBrunch

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozBourbon
  • 1 ozEgg Yolk
  • 2 ozHeavy Cream
  • 0.5 ozSimple Syrup

Preparation

shaken · rocks glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine bourbon, egg yolk, heavy cream, and simple syrup in a shaker without ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Dry shake vigorously, then add ice and shake again until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a rocks glass or punch cup. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavor Profile

body
46%
creamy
44%
viscosity
41%
sweet
30%
spiced
17%
dilution
16%