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Home » The BEST Creamy, Loaded Eggnog

The BEST Creamy, Loaded Eggnog

December 7, 2019 69 Comments


The BEST Creamy, Loaded Egg Nog

 

Ho Ho Ho!  It’s time to break out the eggnog for some JOLLY GOOD old-fashioned holiday cheer! 

And this is the BEST eggnog you will ever taste.  It’s creamy to the max!

You’ll be the life of the party after a few cups of this super loaded nog!  Guaranteed to make you happy, happy, HAPPY and totally warm inside!

My kind of Christmas drink!

Our family began making homemade eggnog YEARS AGO after my sister and I went to college and were members of the Pi Beta Phi sorority where the recipe was shared in our chapter’s cookbook.   Christmas Eve just isn’t Christmas Eve at our house without a fresh batch of this egg nog.  I’m telling you that this is hands-down the BEST Creamy, Loaded Eggnog . . . ever!

We’ve never used any other recipe for eggnog in decades.  Doesn’t that spell ‘keeper’ to you?

OK, so you’re saying, “But what about all of those raw eggs?”  True, you don’t want anyone to croak at any of your holiday festivities, so here’s the deal:

There’s so much booze in this eggnog that it nukes the contamination.  You have to use the freshest of pasteurized eggs of course . . . none that have been sitting around the back of your fridge that you may have forgotten about months ago!  When chilling this (it needs at least a week to ‘age’), make sure that you use bottles that are cleaned and dried on the hottest setting of your dishwasher OR as in canning, you can boil the empty bottles for 10 minutes to sterilize them of any bacteria.

Cheers and Salute’ . . . and as we say among all Pi Phi sisters:  “Ching Ching!”

 

The BEST Creamy, Loaded Egg Nog

Tips for Making Eggnog

  • Eggnog can be dairy-free!  Even though it may taste a little bit different, you can substitute almond milk or coconut milk.  Using full fat versions gives a more creamy and thicker texture.  In place of whipped cream, use powdered sugar whipped up in the milk.
  • You don’t have to add alchohol.  Perfect for the kids or adults who don’t drink alcohol.  Simply make a different non-boozy batch!
  • If dark rum isn’t for you, than you can swap it out for a dark brandy or whiskey.
  • Eggnog can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight covered container for up to 1 week.  I prefer to use large glass jars instead of plastic which are better for the environment.
  • Eggnog can be frozen as well!  So you can definitely make it ahead!  Simply thaw it out in the refrigerator overnight though.

Best Creamiest Eggnog

Creamiest, Loaded Eggnog

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 quart bourbon
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup cognac (or brandy)
  • 1/2 cup rum
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream (cold)
  • cinnamon candy canes
  • cinnamon sticks
  • ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs and save the whites for later.
  2. Beat the yolks with the sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid "ribbon."
  3. Combine dairy and all of the booze in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture.
  4. Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks.
  5. Serve in mugs or cups topped with a some nutmeg sprinkled on top.
© Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
Category: Beverages / Cocktails

 

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Comments

  1. Tammi @Momma's Meals says

    December 14, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Wow I love that you make this from scratch! I have to give it a shot! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 5:31 PM

      Hi Tammi,
      Thanks for your kind compliment and for your visit as a newbie to my (old) blog! Once you try homemade nog, there’s no going back to store bought!
      Buon Natale!
      Roz

      Reply
  2. Renee says

    December 14, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Now that is totally some loaded eggnog!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 5:47 PM

      Isn’t it the truth, Renee! Sipping small sips is definitely in order for proper holiday behavior!
      LOL!
      Buon Natale e tu!
      Roz

      Reply
  3. Shelby says

    December 14, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Wow, this is loaded and looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 5:54 PM

      Oh my goodness, Shelby . . . if you only knew how much any cranberry recipe holds the keys to my heart!
      Grazie mille per la ricette, mia amica!
      Buon Natale,
      Roz

      Reply
  4. Deanna Samaan says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Yum! I have a mug full please 🙂

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:03 PM

      Coming your way, Deanna!
      Grazie mille for your kind visit ‘oggi’ (today!
      Buon Natale e tu, mia bella amica,
      Roz

      Reply
  5. Larry says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Sounds like an outstanding recipe and I can see why it comes with a prepare to be happy warning.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:16 PM

      A ‘happy warming’, if not ‘numbing’ feeling is guaranteed Larry!
      Buon Natalel e tu e Beverly,
      Best Christmas and Holiday wishes to you both,
      Roz

      Reply
  6. Ethel @eatingininstead says

    December 14, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    It’s been a while since I’ve made my own eggnog, but you are definitely inspiring me with this one!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you Ethel, no eggnog purchased in any store can rival homemade!
      Merry Christmas!
      Roz

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    December 14, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    No one ever offered me this glorious eggnog when I was at the Pi Phi house so many times all those years ago! Maybe it was just the alumns that were sipping it! It looks spectacular and perfect for all the holiday festivities.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Yup, you got that right Liz . . . alums only . . . no booze in the sororities remember? Oh well, we made up for it when we graduated . . . no matter which sorority, huh? Go Hawks!
      Buon Natale mia bella amica,
      Roz

      Reply
  8. Tara says

    December 14, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    I love an eggnog for the holidays, man does that look good!!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Grazie Tara! Homemade nog is simply the best!
      Buon Natale e’ tu e’ tuo famiglia,
      Roz

      Reply
  9. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    December 14, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    So cool that you made your own eggnog from scratch. It looks fantastic!!!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:48 PM

      Thank you Ms. Wimpy! It makes all the difference in the world to make nog from scratch!
      Buon Natale e’ tu,
      Roz

      Reply
  10. Ala says

    December 14, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Sign me up for this one! I have never tried eggnog before and I’m pretty sure I need to go all in on my first sip!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:57 PM

      Yes, jump right in and really feel the joy, Ala!
      Roz

      Reply
  11. Alice says

    December 14, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    I love how you “mature” this one over a week – Im sure that makes it even better!!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:58 PM

      Amen to that Alice!
      Buon Natale,
      Roz

      Reply
  12. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    December 14, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Yumminess! Love you made your Eggnog from scratch!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM

      Grazie amica!
      Buon Natale e’ tu,
      Roz

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    December 14, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Oh my!! I just need 2 or 3 of these and I can forget about the holiday craziness!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 15, 2014 at 2:08 AM

      Ain’t it the truth, Sarah? You got that right! As the old advertisement said “Calgon, Take Me Away”, and what it should have added was, “With a tall glass of loaded eggnog!”
      Cheers to our sanity, sister!
      Roz

      Reply
  14. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 14, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Thank you to you AND the sorority. Any recipe that’s kept since college has to be the best.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:06 AM

      Nothing like sorority girls getting together and knowing high quality and effective alcoholic beverages, Maureen!
      Cheers,
      Roz

      Reply
  15. Rosa says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    A heavenly beverage! Wonderfully creamy and spicy.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      Thank you Rosa!
      Cheers in return,
      Roz

      Reply
  16. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    I thought you would have used the bottled egg nog! You rock, Roz, making this creamy festive drink from the scratch. Thumbs just for you!
    Happy Holiday Season to you and your family!
    Angie

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Hi Angie,
      From scratch egg nog is so much better than the stuff found in the stores!
      Salute!
      Roz

      Reply
  17. Ciao Chow Linda says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    This must be a very special eggnog Roz, with all those great ingredients. My dad always made it from scratch too, with tons of booze, and put it in the freezer. The alcohol would keep it from freezing, but it attained small ice crystals that gave a great texture when drinking (eating) it. Kind of like a alcohol laden slurpy. Buon Natale.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      What a great idea to put the booze-laden nog in the freezer! I wish you a most blessed Christmas Linda!
      Hugs e baci,
      Roz

      Reply
  18. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    December 15, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I love how much booze you put in this drink! I tried homemade eggnog a few years ago and it completely flopped on me (and made people sick – yikes!) but I will have to try again with your recipe, because it sounds absolutely dreamy.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 6:55 PM

      Oh Julie, I’m sorry that your nog didn’t work out the first time; make sure you sterilize everything and keep it cold, cold, COLD! Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christms!
      Roz

      Reply
  19. Pam says

    December 15, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Woo hoo, Roz! That’s one fine eggnog recipe! I would definitely make this with all that booze. Great pic too. Thanks for the recipe. Cheers!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 7:18 PM

      Cheers, ching ching and salute to a beautiful Christmas and 2015 to you Pam!

      Reply
  20. Amee says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    I love eggnog! This sounds just perfect!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks Amee, eggnog is just so Christmas!

      Reply
  21. Joanne says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Now THIS is quite a nog recipe! Loaded is definitely the word I would use to describe it!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 7:51 PM

      Glad you like it Joanne! It is just that! LOADED!
      Merry Christmas!
      Roz

      Reply
  22. Susan says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    A recipe that you’ve had for that long and continue to use does speak volumes about how good it much be! I’ve never tried making homemade eggnog but would love to give this one a shot. I love that it is made ahead of time to ‘age’ it. Cheers and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 8:01 PM

      Susan, Jump right in and enjoy the homemade goodness of eggnog made from scratch! Incomparable!
      Merriest of Christmases!
      Roz

      Reply
  23. 2 SistersRecipes.com says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Sounds delicious Roz , even though we are not too fond of eggnog – but yours is one we’d like to try!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      December 21, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Hi Liz and Anna, eggnog certainly isn’t for everyone, but I’m sure you’ve got a good Christmas libation that you enjoy!
      Merry Christmas to two lovely friends,
      Roz

      Reply
  24. Shari Kelley says

    January 8, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Wow, does this sound good! I never thought I liked egg nog because I only had tried the store-bought kind, and actually didn’t even know about making it from scratch. Then about 15 years ago my aunt encouraged me to try her homemade version, and I fell in love with it. So different from the kind you buy! I have a question. Why do you have to let it sit for at least a week? What does that do? Just curious about that. I’m thinking maybe I could put some red food coloring in it and make it for Valentine’s Day? I just don’t know if I want to wait to make this until next Christmas!:) Thanks for this wonderful recipe, Roz!

    Reply

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