
Virgin Eggnog
ClassicMilk, cream, egg, and nutmeg: eggnog without the spirits.
WinterNon-AlcoholicCreamyHoliday
5 minMediumLight
Rich, velvety, and vanilla-sweet with a warm nutmeg finish. Creamy, comforting, and festive.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Milk
- 1 oz Heavy Cream
- 1 Whole Egg
- 0.75 oz Vanilla Syrup
- Freshly grated nutmeg · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Use a very fresh or pasteurized egg. Add the milk, cream, egg, and vanilla syrup to a shaker without ice.
- 2
Shake hard for about 15 seconds to emulsify, then add ice and shake until well-chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled rocks glass.
- 4
Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
The Story
Eggnog is an old English and American holiday drink of milk, cream, eggs, and sugar, usually with spirits. The spirit-free version is the original base, and it is how the drink is served to children and anyone abstaining.
Glass · Rocks glassGarnish · Freshly grated nutmeg