Traditional Christmas Beverages this holiday season…..
When it comes to traditional Christmas Beverages nothing says Christmas like eggnog.
EGGNOG:
A rich sweetened dairy based beverage. Traditionally made with: milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks. In some cases, brandy or rum are added to the drink.
Below is a family friendly recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream or half and half for a light version
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
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Put the milk, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and 1/2 tsp vanilla into a large saucepan. Put it over the lowest heat setting on your stove for 5 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar for 1 minute.
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Turn the heat under the milk up to medium-high heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir the milk constantly until it just starts to boil then immediately turn off the heat.
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Slowly whisk in about 1/4 of the hot milk into the egg/sugar mixture. Then pour all of the egg/sugar mixture back into the saucepan and whisk it all together. Put it over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. It will thicken a bit.
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Pour the hot eggnog into a large bowl or beverage container and let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
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After 1 hour, stir in the heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and nutmeg. Store in the fridge and allow to cool for at least 4 hours before serving.
Vegan Eggnog???
Yes! It’s a real thing. Click here for the recipe.
Fun Fact:
Eggnog originated from a Medieval British drink called Posset.
Posset, a hot milk drink that was curdled with wine or ale. Spices were added for flavour. Also used as a cold and flu remedy in the Middle Ages. Monks were known to drink a posset with eggs and figs.
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