Festive Bourbon Eggnog Delight

This creamy and chilled eggnog is the perfect festive beverage to share with family and friends. With its rich and flavorful blend of bourbon, nutmeg, and vanilla, it's the ideal drink to serve at any special gathering or celebration.

Festive Bourbon Eggnog Delight

A rich and creamy eggnog with a delightful hint of bourbon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • Additional freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored.
  2. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the milk and 1 cup of the heavy cream. Add the yolk mixture and stir with a whisk.
  3. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture just coats a metal spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Place the saucepan in cold water to cool the custard, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate the custard for at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  6. Just before serving, stir the bourbon into the chilled custard.
  7. In a chilled small bowl, beat the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently stir the whipped cream into the custard and sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time. The eggnog can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.