Here are 3 nogs to try this holiday season! Eggnog has been around for hundreds of years, so it's not a surprise that there are countless variations. These three recipes include my go-to sherry eggnog, my take on the General Harrison's Eggnog, and an aged eggnog (Alton Brown's Recipe) that I've been meaning to try for a long time. Get ready to grate some nutmeg. This episode is going to be rich. Cheers!

3 Nogs to try this holiday season

  • Nice nutmeg finish

  • Creamy silky textures

Sips

Tips

  • Carefully shake when making the General Harrison’s version

  • Don’t forget to emulsify those eggs!

  1. Start with a shaking tin

  2. Crack 1 whole egg into shaking tin

  3. Next, add 1.5 oz. Lustau Amontillado ‘Los Arcos’ Sherry

  4. Then, add 1 oz. of rich Demerara syrup

  5. Lastly, add in 2 oz. of 1/2 & 1/2

  6. Dry shake (no ice) to emulsify the egg

  7. Add ice and shake for 15 seconds

  8. Strain into a chilled glass

  9. Garnish with grated nutmeg

  10. Cheers & enjoy!

The general Harrison’s eggnog recipe

  1. Start with a shaking tin

  2. Crack 1 whole egg into shaking tin

  3. Next, add 1 oz. of a dark rum

  4. Then, add 1/4 oz. of St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

  5. Add in 1/2 oz. of rich Demerara syrup

  6. Dry shake for about 15 seconds

  7. Lastly, pour in 30 oz. of a dry hard cider

  8. Add ice and CAREFULLY shake for 15 seconds

  9. Strain into a chilled glass

  10. Garnish with grated nutmeg

  11. Cheers & enjoy!

The Alton Brown Aged eggnog recipe

  1. Follow Alton Brown’s recipe here:

  2. Once prepared, pour into a chilled glass

  3. Garnish with grated nutmeg

  4. Cheers & enjoy!

The go-to sherry eggnog recipe

The sherry nog Ingredient List

  • 1 whole egg

  • 1.5 oz. (45 ml) Lustau Amontillado ‘Los Arcos’ Sherry

  • 1 oz. (30 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)

  • 2 oz. (60 ml) 1/2 & 1/2 or non-dairy creamer

  • Pinch of salt

  • Grated nutmeg for garnish

  • 1 whole egg

  • 1 oz. (30 ml) El Dorado 8 year Demerara Rum

  • 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

  • 1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)

  • 3 oz. (90 ml) dry hard cider

  • Grated nutmeg for garnish

THE GENERAL HARRISON’S EGGNOG RECIPE Ingredient List

THE ALTON BROWN’S AGED EGGNOG RECIPE

  • 6 egg yolks

  • 1/2 pound sugar

  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

  • 1 (8 oz.) cup 1/2 & 1/2

  • 1 (8 oz.) cup whole milk

  • 1 (8 oz.) cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Appleton 12 year Rare Casks Jamaica Rum

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Maison Rouge VSOP Cognac

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

  • 1/8 tsp salt Grated nutmeg for garnish

    • Beat yolks with sugar and nutmeg in large mixing bowl until mixture lightens in color. Combine dairy, booze, and salt in separate vessel and slowly beat into egg mixture. Move to glass jars and store sealed in the fridge.

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