The Best Boozy Eggnog Recipes for an Awesome Alcoholic Holiday Season (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade boozy eggnog last? ›

Cover and refrigerate.

The more liquor you add, the longer it will keep — non-alcoholic eggnog should be consumed within 1 day; eggnog with 1/2 to 1 cup of liquor will keep for several days; and eggnog with 1 1/2 cups of liquor will keep for several weeks and continue aging and thickening quite nicely.

eggnog, a drink thought to have originated in the British Isles, composed of beaten eggs, sugar, and cream or milk and typically served during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Eggnog is usually served cold, but you may choose to heat it, especially if you're coming in from making snowmen or ice skating. And you can spike eggnog with a splash of brandy, rum or your spirit of choice, but it's also delicious simply spiked with vanilla or cinnamon.

Is Eggnog Served Hot or Cold? Eggnog is traditionally served as a punch at parties, and as such, is usually chilled or room temperature. However, warmed eggnog is also a delightful treat. In this case, we say "to each your own!" Enjoy your eggnog however you like it.

When made with a two-to-one ratio of two parts dairy to one part liquor, the eggnog can last for several weeks in the refrigerator, and the flavor and texture only improve with time. This process is called aging.

Choose The Right Spirit

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

Classic Spiked Eggnog

If you're looking for a traditional approach, spike store-bought eggnog using your favorite liquor like brandy, bourbon, or rum. This super-simple recipe makes six 6½-ounce servings.

Avoid white rum because it's too light and transparent. Instead, choose a gold or aged rum. For a fun twist similar to rye whiskey, go with spiced rum. For the best of both classics, pour both brandy and rum, splitting them equally in the eggnog.

Evan Williams Egg Nog

Our Original Southern Egg Nog is made with smooth Kentucky Bourbon and real dairy cream.

Is vodka good in eggnog? ›

A warm cinnamon spice twist on a holiday classic, Fireball Eggnog is sure to become one of your favorite Christmas co*cktails! Made with rich, creamy eggnog, cinnamon whiskey, and a splash of vanilla vodka, this beverage is boozy, sweet, and delightful.

While alcohol is believed to kill off any potential pathogens in the raw eggs, there is not enough evidence to indicate that this is the case. If foodborne illness is a particular concern of yours, consider heating your homemade eggnog mixture, using pasteurized eggs, or drinking vegan alternatives.

The Food and Drug Administration suggests consuming commercial eggnog within three to five days of opening a carton, and you should drink homemade eggnog within two to four days of making. If you're unsure whether eggnog has gone off, give it a whiff, and check for these signs: lumpy texture. spoiled milk smell.

Aged eggnog is a traditional holiday beverage made from eggs, cream, sugar, and milk, often spiked with spirits like rum, brandy, or whiskey. The aging process sets aged eggnog apart. For this version, the mixture is left to mature in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 weeks up to 1 year.

A fresh batch of eggnog can mature for months, or even years. And some say that's a good thing.

As long as it's kept refrigerated, eggnog will last weeks, even months, thanks to the alcohol.