To create a delightful eggnog cocktail served in a sugar-rimmed glass, you can follow these popular recipes that incorporate various spirits and garnishes.

Classic Eggnog Cocktail with Sugar Rim

Ingredients

– **Eggnog**: 4 oz (store-bought or homemade)

– **Bourbon**: 2 oz (adjust to taste)

– **Sugar**: For rimming the glass

– **Ground Cinnamon**: For rimming and garnish

– **Ice**: For shaking

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Glass**:

   – Mix sugar and ground cinnamon on a plate (about 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon).

   – Wet the rim of your cocktail glass with water or simple syrup.

   – Dip the rim into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat it evenly.

2. **Mix the Cocktail**:

   – In a shaker, combine ice, bourbon, and eggnog.

   – Shake well for about 30 seconds until chilled.

3. **Serve**:

   – Fill the rimmed glass with ice.

   – Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

   – Optionally, froth a little extra eggnog and pour it on top, garnishing with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Variations

RumChata Eggnog

– **Ingredients**: 4 oz eggnog, 2 oz RumChata.

– Follow the same rim preparation and simply stir the eggnog and RumChata together in the glass after rimming.

Vanilla Vodka Eggnog

– **Ingredients**: 4 oz eggnog, 1 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz Disaronno liqueur, pinch of nutmeg.

– Rim the glass as described above, shake all ingredients with ice, and strain into the prepared glass.

Brandy and Amaretto Eggnog

– **Ingredients**: 2 cups eggnog, ½ cup brandy, ½ cup almond-flavored liqueur (like Amaretto), and vanilla ice cream.

– Blend all ingredients until smooth after preparing the rimmed glass.

These recipes not only provide a festive touch with the sugar rim but also allow for customization based on your preferred flavors. Enjoy your holiday gatherings with these creamy and spiced cocktails!

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