Spiked Eggnog is homemade eggnog with liquor. This traditional homemade eggnog for a boozy eggnog cocktail is super easy to make, and you will soon wonder why you have never made this before. I know you will soon think the best way to enjoy eggnog is with a homemade eggnog recipe.
Boozy Eggnog
First, I must confess. I love eggnog. I never tried the spiked version until too late in life; people speak of it so highly. I know why now. I finally made delicious homemade eggnog with alcohol, and it is delicious. When you try making this, you will find it has the best flavor. I make this for all of my holiday parties, and the punch bowl always is emptied.
Is Eggnog safe to drink?
Yes, homemade eggnog has raw eggs in it. There are two reasons why this is less worrisome than you might think.
First off, let me say minors should not consume drinks with alcohol.
Secondly, you can purchase pasteurized eggs. These pasteurized eggs are safe to consume. If you have additional concerns about raw eggs in eggnog, read this page from the Food Safety Page.
Why This Recipe Works
I have made this spiked eggnog recipe times every year for the past four years. This creamy eggnog recipe is perfect for the holiday season. I am now in love with homemade eggnog. Simple to make, and it is simply delicious. Try this recipe once, and you will leave the store-bought eggnog alone.
Now, looking online, you may see it’s all the rage to age your eggnog for a few weeks before serving. While I did not do this for my recipe, you can read about aged eggnog. I let my spiked eggnog age for a couple of days before serving it. Whether you age it or not, you will love the taste.
What is in Eggnog
Eggnog ingredients are very simple. Here’s a list of what you need:
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Half-and-Half
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Liquor – bourbon, whiskey, brandy, or rum (I have used light rum, dark rum, and my personal favorite is a spiced dark rum)
Half-and-Half is sold in the US, as a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream. It is half whole milk and half cream.
What Alcohol Goes in Eggnog
The alcohol that I chose to use for my eggnog was dark spiced rum. I love the flavor of a good quality spiced rum. It adds a lot of nuance to the eggnog flavors and is the best liquor.
Here are some other recommendations for eggnog liquor:
- Bourbon – Evan Williams is a popular choice
- Brandy
- Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
- Rum – white, dark, or spiced
- Whisky – Southern Comfort is a popular choice
How to make spiked eggnog
- Whisk the eggs together in a large bowl with a hand mixer until they are lighter in color and creamy.
- Add sugar and stir to blend until all sugar is dissolved in the egg mixture.
- Add half-and-half, heavy cream, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Strain the mixture, and pour it into an airtight container.
- Add liquor and stir to combine.
How to serve homemade eggnog
I recommend that you pour individual servings into a cup or chilled glass and then garnish them with the following toppings.
- A sprinkle of freshly ground dash of nutmeg
- Placing a cinnamon stick in the cup
- Adding a swirl of whipped cream on top of the eggnog
- You can grate some fresh cinnamon or nutmeg on the beverage just before serving
I hope you give this alcoholic eggnog recipe a try, and I hope you find homemade eggnog as delicious as I do.
I hope you give this alcoholic eggnog recipe a try, and I hope you find homemade eggnog as delicious as I do.
Frequently asked questions about eggnog
Eggnog is a traditional milk punch that has been served up since the 1600s. This milk-based punch contains milk, cream, sugar, eggs, spices, and alcohol. This punch is rich and is almost like drinking a thick custard.
Eggnog is typically served cold.
Absolutely. You can make this a couple of days before serving. Some people allow their eggnog to age a few weeks before serving.
Store your homemade eggnog in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
You can spike eggnog with many different types of liquor. Rum (light, dark, or even spiced), brandy, whiskey, or bourbon all complement the eggnog.
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Homemade Spiked Eggnog
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup rum, bourbon, whiskey, or brandy
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until they are lighter in color and creamy.
- Add sugar and stir to blend until all sugar is dissolved.
- Add half-and-half, heavy cream, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Strain the eggnog mixture into an airtight container.
- Add liquor and stir to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
- When you serve the eggnog, don't forget to add some grated nutmet or grated cinnamon to the eggnog.
Delia
Trying this recipe.. question.. how long can you store it in the refrigerator in a mason jar? Thanks!
Elizabeth
I notice in the written instructions you say to strain the eggnog, but I didn’t see you strain in the video. Is this a necessary step? Thanks so much!
Stephanie Manley
It is helpful, is it necessary no. If you don’t break down the egg whites fully, you can get a texture from them when you drink the egg nogg
Elizabeth
Ah, I see. Thank you!
Pattty
I hope to make this but will try a sugar-free recipe and hope it turns out like the real stuff?
HTeezy
Came across your simple recipe in a google search. For those that are concerned about raw eggs. If you’re making a boozy concoction, the alcohol will kill that bacteria. If you’re not doing the booze, then go for the pasteurized eggs.
https://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/yet-another-reason-to-spike-that-eggnog/
Nana
Hi i dont drink alcohol what should i put inllace
Stephanie
I would just leave it out, it will be fine.
Roy Glanville
Thanks Stephanie. Tastes great. I like to add 1/4 tsp nutmeg to this recipe. By the way, the Honda VT750 you sold me still works great. I took it to Glacier National Park last summer and rode it all around northern Montana.
Stephanie
Oh wow, I am glad you enjoy the bike!
Momathan
We are making this tomorrow for Christmas Day, cannot wait!
Eileen Ross
Even though we raise our own chickens and the eggs are organic, I still hesitate to digest raw eggs. Do you have another recipe when you can at least heat it to kill any bacteria?
Stephanie
To make the recipe as written I would suggest that you use Safest choice store bought eggs, they are eggs that are pasteurized. If not, you could put the whole mixture into a double boiler, and I believe you would heat this to 140 degrees, prior to adding the alcohol.
Eileen Ross
Thanks Stephanie, that helps. I shall heat it in a double boiler, as we prefer our own eggs, and, we have a lot of them!
Pattty
I found an eggnog recipe that tastes great and I also make it sugar-free. Mine only uses the yolks. Whip with Splenda and set aside. Mix the cream and milk, nutmeg in a saucepan, heat till simmers. Add a small part milk to yolks, then add a little more. Add all the yolks mixture to the milk mixture. Heat again to simmer. Put in jar and cover and cool.
6 yolks
1/2 cup Splenda
1 cup cream or half and half
2 cups milk 1/2 tbsp. nutmeg, add vanilla after removing from the heat!
Stephanie
I will have to give this a try.
Claire Turgut
Hi Stephanie.
I just wanted to ask exactly what is Half & half? As I’m in the Uk and I’ve never heard of this so what can I use instead please as I’m dieing to make your Boozy Egg Nog.
Ty Claire.
Ps. Now I’m feeling slightly stupid for asking but if I don’t ask right lol.
Stephanie
Half and Half is sold in the US, it is a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream. It is half whole milk and half cream.