Traditional Eggnog

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This traditional eggnog recipe is made with brandy and dark rum. I found this recipe a few years back and have been making it around the holidays and giving it as gifts every year since. Family and friends who say they don't like eggnog like this stuff!

hree glasses of creamy eggnog topped with grated nutmeg on a light cloth.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
18
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 6 eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided

  • 2 cups whipping cream

  • 2 cups milk

  • ¾ cup brandy, chilled

  • cup spiced rum (such as Captain Morgan's®)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Eggnog ingredients, including eggs, cream, sugar, and spices, arranged neatly.

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  2. Beat eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until very frothy, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Bowl of whisked egg mixture with a KitchenAid mixer in action.

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  3. Gradually beat in sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.

    Close-up of frothy egg mixture being whisked in a clear bowl.

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  4. Stir in cream, milk, brandy, and rum.

    Bowl of prepared eggnog with a spatula mixing gently.

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  5. Cover and chill before serving. Sprinkle individual servings with remaining nutmeg.

    Person sprinkling nutmeg on glasses of freshly prepared eggnog.

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Recipe Tip

It's a good idea to put all the liquids (including the alcohol) in the fridge the day before to make sure everything is nice and cold.

Editor's Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and the infirm do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article How to Make Your Eggs Safe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
12g Fat
13g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 84mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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