Holiday Favorite: Eggnog
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
- **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.
- **Mix the Cocktail**:
– In a shaker, combine ice, bourbon, and eggnog.
– Shake well for about 30 seconds until chilled.
- **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!
