The holiday season is here and the perfect drink to have is a perfect glass of eggnog. One cannot simply just buy the Hood eggnog and drink from the carton, although that is a great plan B. However, to have the most perfect glass of eggnog you must follow this recipe.
1. Buy Eggs, duh. (only use the yolks though)
2. Buy the rest of the ingredients
Ingredients
Reduced Fat Milk ( or whatever freaking milk you want.)
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract / 2 teaspoon of Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of Nutmeg
1 1/2 cups of Sugar
2 1/2 cups of rum (optional, but always fun)
4 cups of light cream
3. Directions
- Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
- In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
- Stir in rum (optional), cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
- ALWAYS add a little nutmeg or cinnamon to the top of every glass.
- Add cinnamon stick if desired
- Enjoy the most perfect eggnog!
Now you can make this in bigger doses for a holiday party or just enjoy it for yourself! Especially on a Saturday night while watching 25 Days of Christmas, or old disney movies, whatever makes you feel more in the holiday spirit and keeps you the most comfortable and relaxed during this hectic December.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Years!
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