When it comes to festive drinks, a few classics spring to mind – mulled wine, Baileys hot chocolate and Christmas rum.
But one that’s been gaining traction in recent years is eggnog. In fact, Costa Coffee’s research on Gen Z preferences reveals that one in five enjoy sipping on eggnog on Christmas Day. This creamy mix of eggs, spices, rum, cream and a dash of sugar is believed to have its roots in Medieval Britain.
While you can easily find eggnog in supermarket aisles, cooking expert David Davidov from The Cooking Foodie has shared his simple 15-minute recipe. He said: “This homemade eggnog is thick, creamy, rich, delicious and pretty easy to make! Tastes much better than store bought.”
On TikTok, David started the video with footage of the velvety smooth drink, perfect for enjoying while watching a cosy Christmas film. He then shared his recipe, which you can find below…
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Ingredients
480ml milk
240ml heavy cream
Six egg yolks
100g sugar
One teaspoon vanilla extract
60ml Cognac/ Whisky / Bourbon/ Rum (optional)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
Pinch of salt
Kitchen equipment
Bowl
Whisk
Grater
Saucepan
Sieve
Wooden spoon
Bottle / container
Method
To start making this festive beverage, simply whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until light, thick and fluffy. Then set this aside for the time being.
Next, combine the milk, cream, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Slowly add the hot milk mixture into the eggs, make sure to whisk constantly whilst pouring.
Then, pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring frequently. Continue with this until the mixture has started to thicken or until it reaches around 70°C.
Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the vanilla extract and liquor. Strain this through a sieve. Next, pour the eggnog into a bottle or container and chill in the fridge for around two hours.
Once chilled, serve in a glass with ice cubes and sprinkle with a light coating of grated nutmeg and cinnamon. You can also find the recipe on The Cooking Foodie website here.
