Our 7 Best Eggnog Recipes To Sip Your Way Into The Holiday Spirit
Booze optional (but recommended)
Hate it or love it, eggnog season is upon us—and since that's not going to change, you might as well learn to appreciate the rich, milky drink. Although booze is optional in eggnog recipes, we highly encourage it, especially chef Hugh Acheson's bourbon and rum-based recipe. Add a little Puerto-Rican flare, with the homemade coquito, complete with coconut milk. Perfect for sipping by the fire or supplementing a holiday dessert, our best eggnog recipes will add a festive touch to any celebration, and turn any haters into believers.
Nutmeg-Infused Eggnog
Start this recipe the day before you plan on serving it. You can make this with either heavy cream or half and half, depending on how decadent you’re feeling.
Hugh Acheson's Eggnog
In this Southern spin on the boozy Yuletide favorite, a mix of bourbon and rum takes the place of brandy. It can be made up to 4 hours before serving.
Ultimate Eggnog
Chef Mary Sue Milliken showed us how to craft this decadent eggnog, which incorporates whipped cream, egg whites, and spices into a pudding-like zabaglione base. It first appeared in our December 2013 issue along with Karen Shimizu’s article A Nog Like No Other. Get the recipe for Ultimate Eggnog »
Homemade Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
Traditional Puerto Rican eggnog is a favorite throughout the Caribbean. Canned coconut milk can be substituted, but making it yourself by processing freshly grated coconut with spice-infused water yields the richest flavor. Get the recipe for Homemade Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) »
Not Your Nana's Nog
Perfect for holiday gatherings, this re-creation of a classic eggnog is livened with orange liqueur and freshly grated orange zest. Get the recipe for Not Your Nana’s Nog »
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