Egg Nog!!

dbmata

I don't even wanna know the caloric makeup of that drink. lol.

Also, keep in mind, those numbers are just that. Play with it. Sugar is always to taste, because I don't do a lot of sugar. So if I need to add more to the base later, I'll whip it into the cream.

PurringMyrrh

I love all nogs, especially as coffee creamer! So far the best I've made was the following recipe...
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2.html

PurringMyrrh

dbmata wrote: »

Best egg nog?

Here.

6 eggs separated
1c milk
1 vanilla bean
2c cream
1/3-1/5 bottle bourbon
1oz rum
Sugar to taste (brown is better, white is whiter.)
2T fresh grated nutmeg
1/2t allspice
1T cinnamon
1/4t ginger
pinch of salt

Beat yolks with sugar until light and thick. Mix in milk and all other ingredients except for whites and cream. Set into fridge and let mature for up to a full day. Once matured take the egg whites out to warm for 1 hour, and get a hard chill on the cream in the freezer. Beat both to stiff peaks. Fold cream into base, 1/3rd at a time, then fold whites into base lightly, 1/3rd at a time, and just enough to mostly incorporate the whites mostly. Pour into prechilled punch bowl and grate more nutmeg over the top.

Serves one. Or two. Or 4 really lucky people.

Man, that first sip when you get some of the top nutmeg...so good.

Becka4Real

I really like egg nog. I really don't like knowing how it is made. hahaha

RunTimer

mitch16 wrote: »

Arethusa Farm Egg Nog--from a small dairy farm in Connecticut, and it's only available in stores in CT and NYC. I will be driving from Boston to Hartford on Monday just to pick some up!

Arrgh...another reason this former NYer has to be homesick

RunTimer

jrose1982 wrote: »

I love egg nog. I make my own:
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=460192

Since I live alone (and will therefore be drinking it all myself) using a low-carb recipe prevents me from over-doing it.

jrose1982, MMMmmm sounds yummy (although I can't help but notice the absence of rum

RunTimer

chriscolh wrote: »

I love egg nog. Which is why I buy the cheap stuff from the store for my boys (who also love egg nog) so I don't drink it all. Although I may or may not be spotted licking out their cups after they drink it. I'm going to do some homemade this year. And if I get hooked, it's your fault. :-)

Sorry chriscolh, but there are worse addictions

leadslinger17

Yay for going to a university with a large agriculture and veterinary school lol

dbmata

PurringMyrrh wrote: »

dbmata wrote: »

Best egg nog?

Here.

6 eggs separated
1c milk
1 vanilla bean
2c cream
1/3-1/5 bottle bourbon
1oz rum
Sugar to taste (brown is better, white is whiter.)
2T fresh grated nutmeg
1/2t allspice
1T cinnamon
1/4t ginger
pinch of salt

Beat yolks with sugar until light and thick. Mix in milk and all other ingredients except for whites and cream. Set into fridge and let mature for up to a full day. Once matured take the egg whites out to warm for 1 hour, and get a hard chill on the cream in the freezer. Beat both to stiff peaks. Fold cream into base, 1/3rd at a time, then fold whites into base lightly, 1/3rd at a time, and just enough to mostly incorporate the whites mostly. Pour into prechilled punch bowl and grate more nutmeg over the top.

Serves one. Or two. Or 4 really lucky people.

Man, that first sip when you get some of the top nutmeg...so good.

Oh god yes. That's the best, that heady smell, then boom the fresh nutmeg explosion.