Our Perfect Christmas Cocktail; the Classic UK Eggnog Recipe

31direct minatures UK Eggnog Recipe

When 31Dover sent me one of their simply fabulous Pick ‘n’ Mix selection boxes, it contained a perfect selection of miniatures; a Bourbon, a Cognac and a Black Rum.
Okay – well, in my book there’s only one thing to make with those three at this time of year.
My perfect UK Eggnog Recipe it is then.

I flipping LOVE eggnog. Creamy smooth and comforting on the surface, with a warming kick of sprit underneath. Gorgeous – and not only the completely obviously perfect drink for sitting by the fire in front of the Christmas tree, it turns out it’s also the perfect pick-me-up after a long day in the pouring rain setting up outside fairy lights.

So here’s my perfect UK Eggnog recipe

UK Eggnog Recipe image courtesy of Shutterstock
Eggnog image courtesy of Shutterstock

(NB – this recipe contains raw eggs, so is not suitable for pregnant women or young children. It also has a pretty high alcohol content, so I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t be drinking it anyway, but y’know. Just in case…)

This is enough for a small punchbowl full – I often third the recipe to make enough for four.

What you need:

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • caster sugar
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 750ml double cream, plus more for garnish
  • 125ml bourbon (I used Woodford Reserve)
  • 60ml dark rum (I used Black Seal)
  • 60ml Cognac(I used Courvoisier)
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling
  • (optional) cinnamon stick to serve

What you do:

  1. Whisk egg yolks in a very large bowl until thick and pale – a stand mixer is fine for the full amount, but when I reduce the amounts I use a hand mixer and tip the bowl.
  2. Slowly beat in the sugar – it almost solidifies on contact, just beat it in.
  3. Whisk in milk and 500ml of the cream – not ALL the cream!
  4. Mix in bourbon, rum, and Cognac. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
  5. Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, and fold whites into the eggnog mix.
  6. Whisk remaining 250ml cream until stiff peaks form, and fold into the eggnog. (Or fold half in, and serve the rest on top of each glass, the way you would hot chocolate)
  7. Sprinkle with nutmeg, and if you have them add a cinnamon stick as a stirrer.

(PS – that 151% Black Seal rum? Blew. My. Socks. Off. Totally new experience.).

Author: Laura

A 70's child, I’ve been married for a Very Long Time, and appear to have made four children, and collected one large and useless dog along the way. I work, I have four children, I have a dog… ergo, I do not do dusting or ironing. I began LittleStuff back in (gulp) 2004. I like huge mugs of tea. And Coffee. And Cake. And a steaming cone of crispy fresh fluffy chips, smothered in salt and vinegar. #healthyeater When I grow up I am going to be quietly graceful, organised and wear lipstick every day. In the meantime I *may* have a slight butterfly-brain issue.

Share This Post On

Trackbacks/Pingbacks

  1. The essential mini chopper for your kitchen - Aura Chop & Blend | Pre-Christmas Shopping - LittleStuff - […] can’t do tiny amounts – I tried mixing up just two egg yolks when I was checking my Egg Nog…
  2. Creme Egg Easter Cocktail Shots! - LittleStuff - […] the popularity and success of our Egg Nog (which, incidentally should NOT just be kept for Christmas, it’s amazing during…

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *