Winter Wonderland Eggnog Delight
Eggnog is a classic holiday indulgence, and this traditional rum eggnog recipe offers a delightful depth of flavor. It's a rich and creamy concoction that combines the subtle sweetness of heavy cream, the warmth of aged rum, and the comforting essence of vanilla and almond extracts. Topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon, this eggnog is a true delight for the winter season.
Winter Wonderland Eggnog Delight
A rich and creamy eggnog with a delightful depth of flavor, made with aged rum, heavy cream, and a hint of almond and vanilla extracts. Topped with grated nutmeg and cinnamon, it's the perfect holiday indulgence.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 large egg (separated)
- 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 oz aged rum
- Garnish: grated cinnamon
- Garnish: grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Begin by separating the egg into two bowls.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the egg yolk until it becomes creamy.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon of sugar until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold the beaten egg white into the creamy egg yolk using a spoon.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream with the vanilla and almond extracts and the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently stir in the aged rum into the cream mixture.
- Slowly fold the cream mixture into the egg mixture.
- Serve the eggnog in a punch or martini glass over ice, if desired.
- Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon.