You can also do it right before serving, the flavors just won’t be as immersed. Personally, I will try to do this 24 hours before the party so the eggnog base has time to marinate. I like to take the brandy, dark rum, brown sugar and espresso in a large mixing bowl until the powder has dissolved then add in the eggnog. Since I usually take this drink for a big group, the mixture is stored in a pitcher so we have plenty to go around. The base of this drink is (of course) the delicious eggnog base. How far in advance should I make the eggnog mixture? This should only take a few minutes and not as complicated as it sounds- I promise!īecause this is a fun way to top the drink, think of it as a whipped cream for your guests to enjoy. Stiff peaks are when you beat a mixture so much that it is able to stand straight up on its own. Here are a few questions to help you make the best spiked eggnog around: What are soft peaks?įor a large group, I take a large bowl and mix it with a hand mixer to beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract at medium speed into stiff peaks. This drink is so festive and fun! Your guests will be begging you to make them for years to come. That’s totally optional, but they look pretty cute and they’ll impart a small amount of cinnamon flavor into the eggnog! FAQ’s for spiked eggnog Top with a dollop of cream, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve. The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post. The additional cost of having to gather all of the extra ingredients simply isn’t worth it to me. Not only can you buy extra creamy eggnog, but I find it more cost effective. ![]() While you can make your own eggnog, I prefer to use store bought. In fact, all you need is a few ingredients and you are ready to get into the holiday spirit! Even though it seems fancy, this eggnog cocktail is fairly simple. It’s not great! The way I’m showing you how to make spiked eggnog will make it taste great. You’ve probably seen the eggnog in the liqueur section of your market that is already spiked with booze. Well, if you need extra ideas for holiday drinks you have really come to the right place.This Spiked Eggnog is a delicious and decadent cocktail to serve during the holiday season.ĭuring the holiday season, is there anything more festive than eggnog? Whether you are using homemade eggnog or store-bought eggnog, this spiked eggnog recipe is a must try. 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups bourbon (If you really hate bourbon you could use rum or vodka for fun) ALSO if you’re making for the kiddos – this recipe will still taste great with NO BOOZE.What Ingredients do you need to make Homemade Boozy Whipped Eggnog? Use an electric mixer – I love the whisk option on my stand mixer for this recipe.After separating the eggs cover the whites and refrigerate until needed, or freeze if aging the eggnog for longer than a day.It’s just that magical!Įggnog is super easy to make, IF you follow some simple tips! Tips for making Homemade Eggnog: ![]() So even if someone doesn’t love store bought eggnog (I’m looking at my husband here) they might end up loving Homemade Boozy Whipped Eggnog. It’s light and refreshing almost where store bought eggnog is yummy – it’s thick. I do want to go on record as saying, whipped eggnog is NOT the same as what you buy in the store. People will be so amazed with you! Come to find out? It’s so easy to make – but everyone will be proud!!! Tis the Season to make Eggnog…Boozy or not! This recipe is awesome with some bourbon, but rest assured I make Homemade Boozy Whipped Eggnog plenty of times WITHOUT the booze for my kids and it is STILL delish. Wow all of your guests this year and make a batch of Homemade Boozy Whipped Eggnog – it’s amazingly easy but extremely tasty!
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