Aged Eggnog

Name: Aged Eggnog
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 12 large eggs (see note); 1 cup Jamaican rum (Appleton Estates 43% ABV); 1 cup cognac (Ferrand 40% ABV); 1 cup bourbon (Old Forrester 50% ABV); 1 cup whole milk; 1 pound sugar; 2/3 teaspoon nutmeg, grated on rasp; 1 pint half-and-half; 1 pint heavy cream; 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg, grated on rasp

Instructions

Prep:15min

Although most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale. Add depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age.

Updated at: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:43:41 GMT