Eggnog Cocktail
Beverages • European
Description
The base of the eggnog recipe is an egg whipped with milk, rum, honey, and a pinch of nutmeg. For children, the alcohol is replaced with syrup or honey. Sound familiar? It's our eggnog, exactly the same! No wonder, as eggnog is the ancestor of a whole category of drinks in the flip style, which are hot cocktails with egg and spices. Flip is the sound made by a hot nail dropped into a cup; this is how the first American settlers warmed their spirits. The tradition of drinking eggnog specifically at Christmas and in front of a roaring fireplace was introduced by George Washington, who hosted family gatherings at his estate. Now, there is even a pub-museum called Pioneer’s Pub in that area, where they brew eggnog according to the first president's signature recipe—with rye whiskey and milk sugar.
Ingredients
- Milk 5 fl oz
- Whipped Cream 5 fl oz
- Egg white 2 pieces
- Dark rum 0 fl oz
- White Beans ½ piece
- Ground Nutmeg 0 oz
- Ocean salt a pinch
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Whisk the egg yolks with sugar. Add the vanilla beans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, heat the milk, but do not bring it to a boil.
Step 3
Add the egg mixture to the milk and continue to cook on low heat for 6–7 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool.
Step 5
Then add the whipped cream, mix well, and finally add the rum.
Step 6
Chill the resulting drink in the refrigerator.
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