BY NOEL CUNNINGHAM
Just when you thought you couldn’t improve on homemade eggnog – here is a boozy eggnog that is perfect for this festive season! The flavours of eggnog, white rum, whipped cream, caramel and cinnamon all shake together to create this refreshing cocktail that will have everyone asking for another glass.
This festive holiday cocktail is a dessert-like milkshake for adults. What a great way to kick off your Christmas party this year. Or bottle this luxurious libation and give it as a homemade gift for friends this season. I must add that this boozy mixture can last in your refrigerator for a week. So, making this boozy mixture ahead of time is your best bet. I made this drink recently on a television show in Jamaica and everyone was loving the difference and how the eggnog was elevated. For this recipe, I enjoyed making my own eggnog because I got it really creamy and flavorful just the way I like it. I’ve added how to make your own eggnog, but you can always use store-bought eggnog if time is of concern. But I’m sure if you give this homemade recipe a try you’ll never buy store-bought eggnog again!
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the cocktail
- 1.5oz Rum/Bourbon
- .5 Kahlua or a shot of espresso
- .5oz caramel syrup
- Whipped cream
- Shaved chocolate, optional
Directions
Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a large container. Whisk until completely blended and creamy. In a saucepan over medium heat add remaining ingredients and allow to simmer while stirring constantly.
Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs. Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour the eggnog into a pitcher or other container and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools.
Prepare your glass: Rim glass with cinnamon and sugar then drizzle inside with some of the caramel syrup.
To build the cocktail : Add ice to a shaker then pour the eggnog, rum or bourbon if used along with the Kahlua or espresso shot and shake vigorously for 30 seconds and pour in a chill prepared martini glass. Top cocktail with whipped cream, caramel sauce, a sprinkle of cinnamon and shaved chocolate.
