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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa185.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://altonbrown.com/recipes/aged-eggnog/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://altonbrown.com/recipes/aged-eggnog/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away.\nServe in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top.\nAlton independently selects these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission from the brand.","attrs_markdown":"![fbpx](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=148278284792829&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[COOK](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook)\n\n[![Alton Brown logo on one line in white font](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/logo-white-horizontal-2.png)](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/)\n\n[![Alton Brown logo stacked in white font](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/logo-white-stack-2.png)](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/)\n\n[SHOP](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/products)\n\n![Magnifying glass search icon](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Search.png)\n\n[COOK](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook)\n\n[SHOP](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/products)\n\n![Magnifying glass search icon](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Search.png)\n\n![Baseboard page divider](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AB_baseboard-divider.webp)\n\nSEARCH\n\n![A rolled up screen projector](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Menu_Screen_Projector-1.png)\n\n[COOK](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook)\n\n[Appetizers](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=appetizers) \/  [Breads](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=breads) \/  [Breakfast](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=breakfast) \/  [Drinks](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=drinks) \/  [Mains](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=mains) \/  [Pantry](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=pantry) \/  [Sides & Salads](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=sides-salads) \/  [Soups & Sandwiches](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=soups-sandwiches) \/  [Sweets](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=sweets)\n\n## COOK\n[Appetizers](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=appetizers) \/  [Breads](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=breads) \/  [Breakfast](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=breakfast) \/  [Drinks](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=drinks) \/  [Mains](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=mains) \/  [Pantry](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=pantry) \/  [Sides & Salads](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=sides-salads) \/  [Soups & Sandwiches](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=soups-sandwiches) \/  [Sweets](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook?category=sweets)\n\n[MERCH](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/products\/ \"MERCH\")\n\n[BOOKS](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/books\/ \"BOOKS\")\n\n[BLOG](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/oh-bother-blog\/ \"BLOG\")\n\n[PODCAST](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/oh-bother-blog\/?category=the-alton-browncast-podcast \"PODCAST\")\n\n[FOOD FOR THOUGHT](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/book-tour-2025\/ \"FOOD FOR THOUGHT\")\n\n[THE LAST BITE TOUR 2025](https:\/\/www.altonbrownlive.com\/altonbrown \"THE LAST BITE TOUR 2025\")\n\n[FAVORITE THINGS](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/altons-favorite-things\/ \"FAVORITE THINGS\")\n\n[VIDEOS](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/videos\/ \"VIDEOS\")\n\n[CRUISE](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cruise\/ \"CRUISE\")\n\n[ABOUT](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/about\/ \"ABOUT\")\n\n[CONTACT](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/contact\/ \"CONTACT\")\n\n![A rolled up screen projector](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Menu_Screen_Projector-1.png)\n\nA winter holiday classic eggnog recipe, Alton Brown's aged eggnog blends rum, bourbon, and cognac with dairy and nutmeg for a complex Christmas cocktail.\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/aged-eggnog\/#recipe) - [Print Recipe](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wprm_print\/aged-eggnog)\n\nCourse: Drinks\n\nKeyword: Christmas, Cocktails, Eggs, Holidays, Rum\n# Aged Eggnog\n![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg)\n\nACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes minutes\n\nTOTAL TIME: 14 days days 15 minutes minutes\n\nYield: 8 to 10 servings\n\nAlthough most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale.\n\nAdd depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age.\n\nRead More\n\nRead Less\n\n[Print Recipe](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wprm_print\/aged-eggnog)\n\nU.S. Standard\n\nMetric\n\n## Software\n- 12 large eggs, pasteurized if you need peace of mind\n- 1 pound sugar\n- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg\n- 1 pint half-and-half\n- 1 pint whole milk\n- 1 pint heavy cream\n- 1 cup Jamaican rum\n- 1 cup cognac\n- 1 cup bourbon\n- 1\/4 teaspoon\n  [kosher salt](https:\/\/shrsl.com\/48p4g)\n\n![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg)\n\nACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes minutes\n\nTOTAL TIME: 14 days days 15 minutes minutes\n\nYield: 8 to 10 servings\n\n## Procedure\n- Separate the eggs and store the whites for another application.\n- Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a [large mixing bowl](https:\/\/oxo.x57o.net\/KjyjJv) until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid ribbon.\n- Combine dairy, booze, and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture.\n- Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away.\n- Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top.\n\n*Alton independently selects these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission from the brand.*\n\n![Baseboard page divider](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AB_baseboard-divider.webp)\n\n## RELATED RECIPES\n[![Classic daiquiri cocktail with a lime garnish](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4413-scaled.jpeg)](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/how-to-make-a-daiquiri\/)\n\nDrinks\n\n[Daiquiri](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/how-to-make-a-daiquiri\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fresh-Cranberry-Cosmo-scaled.jpeg)](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/fresh-cranberry-cosmo\/)\n\nDrinks\n\n[Fresh Cranberry Cosmo](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/fresh-cranberry-cosmo\/)\n\n[![Classic eggnog in glass goblets topped with freshly grated nutmeg.](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/0949-Alton-Browns-Egg-Nog_resized.jpg)](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/eggnog\/)\n\nDrinks\n\n[Eggnog](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/recipes\/eggnog\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AB_baseboard-divider.webp)\n\n### Sign Up for the Newsletter\n- [Home](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/ \"Home\")\n- [Cook](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook\/ \"Cook\")\n- [Shop](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/products\/ \"Shop\")\n- [Blog](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/oh-bother-blog\/ \"Blog\")\n- [News](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/news\/ \"News\")\n- [Videos](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/videos\/ \"Videos\")\n- [About](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/about\/ \"About\")\n- [Contact](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/contact\/ \"Contact\")\n\nYour signup could not be saved. 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Talk soon.\n\n[![Digi Graphics Label](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Digi-Developed-Label.webp)](https:\/\/digi.graphics\/altonbrown)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/ \"Home\")\n- [Cook](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/cook\/ \"Cook\")\n- [Shop](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/products\/ \"Shop\")\n- [Blog](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/oh-bother-blog\/ \"Blog\")\n- [News](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/news\/ \"News\")\n- [Videos](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/videos\/ \"Videos\")\n- [About](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/about\/ \"About\")\n- [Contact](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/contact\/ \"Contact\")\n\n© ALTON BROWN 2026 \/ [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/terms-conditions) \/ [MADE IN GA](https:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/film)\n\n© ALTON BROWN 2026  \n[TERMS & CONDITIONS](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/terms-conditions)  \n[MADE IN GA](https:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/film)\n## Rate This Recipe","attrs_readable_markdown":"A winter holiday classic eggnog recipe, Alton Brown's aged eggnog blends rum, bourbon, and cognac with dairy and nutmeg for a complex Christmas cocktail.\n\nCourse: Drinks\n\nKeyword: Christmas, Cocktails, Eggs, Holidays, Rum\n\n![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg)\n\nACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes\n\nTOTAL TIME: 14 days  15 minutes\n\nYield: 8 to 10 servings\n\nAlthough most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale.\n\nAdd depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age.\n\nRead More\n\nRead Less\n\n- 12 large eggs, pasteurized if you need peace of mind\n- 1 pound sugar\n- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg\n- 1 pint half-and-half\n- 1 pint whole milk\n- 1 pint heavy cream\n- 1 cup Jamaican rum\n- 1 cup cognac\n- 1 cup bourbon\n- 1\/4 teaspoon\n  [kosher salt](https:\/\/shrsl.com\/48p4g)\n\n![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https:\/\/altonbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg)\n\nACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes\n\nTOTAL TIME: 14 days  15 minutes\n\nYield: 8 to 10 servings\n\n- Separate the eggs and store the whites for another application.\n- Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a [large mixing bowl](https:\/\/oxo.x57o.net\/KjyjJv) until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid ribbon.\n- Combine dairy, booze, and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture.\n- Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away.\n- Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top.\n\n*Alton independently selects these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission from the brand.*","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://altonbrown.com/recipes/aged-eggnog/
Last Crawled	2026-04-07 07:52:34 (10 hours ago)
First Indexed	2020-10-20 16:40:59 (5 years ago)
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Meta Title	Aged Eggnog Recipe \| Classic Eggnog Recipe \| Alton Brown
Meta Description	A winter holiday classic eggnog recipe, Alton Brown's aged eggnog blends rum, bourbon, and cognac with dairy and nutmeg for a complex Christmas cocktail.
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Boilerpipe Text	A winter holiday classic eggnog recipe, Alton Brown's aged eggnog blends rum, bourbon, and cognac with dairy and nutmeg for a complex Christmas cocktail. Course: Drinks Keyword: Christmas, Cocktails, Eggs, Holidays, Rum ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 days 15 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings Although most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale. Add depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age. Read More Read Less 12 large eggs, pasteurized if you need peace of mind 1 pound sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pint half-and-half 1 pint whole milk 1 pint heavy cream 1 cup Jamaican rum 1 cup cognac 1 cup bourbon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 days 15 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings Separate the eggs and store the whites for another application. Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid ribbon. Combine dairy, booze, and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture. Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away. Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top. Alton independently selects these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission from the brand.
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[Jump to Recipe](https://altonbrown.com/recipes/aged-eggnog/#recipe) - [Print Recipe](https://altonbrown.com/wprm_print/aged-eggnog) Course: Drinks Keyword: Christmas, Cocktails, Eggs, Holidays, Rum # Aged Eggnog ![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https://altonbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg) ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 days days 15 minutes minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings Although most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale. Add depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age. Read More Read Less [Print Recipe](https://altonbrown.com/wprm_print/aged-eggnog) U.S. Standard Metric ## Software - 12 large eggs, pasteurized if you need peace of mind - 1 pound sugar - 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg - 1 pint half-and-half - 1 pint whole milk - 1 pint heavy cream - 1 cup Jamaican rum - 1 cup cognac - 1 cup bourbon - 1/4 teaspoon [kosher salt](https://shrsl.com/48p4g) ![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https://altonbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg) ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 days days 15 minutes minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings ## Procedure - Separate the eggs and store the whites for another application. - Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a [large mixing bowl](https://oxo.x57o.net/KjyjJv) until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid ribbon. - Combine dairy, booze, and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture. - Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away. - Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top. 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Readable Markdown	A winter holiday classic eggnog recipe, Alton Brown's aged eggnog blends rum, bourbon, and cognac with dairy and nutmeg for a complex Christmas cocktail. Course: Drinks Keyword: Christmas, Cocktails, Eggs, Holidays, Rum ![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https://altonbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg) ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 days 15 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings Although most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale. Add depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age. Read More Read Less - 12 large eggs, pasteurized if you need peace of mind - 1 pound sugar - 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg - 1 pint half-and-half - 1 pint whole milk - 1 pint heavy cream - 1 cup Jamaican rum - 1 cup cognac - 1 cup bourbon - 1/4 teaspoon [kosher salt](https://shrsl.com/48p4g) ![Aged eggnog in glass goblets topped with eggnog.](https://altonbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/alton-brown-eggnog.jpg) ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 days 15 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings - Separate the eggs and store the whites for another application. - Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a [large mixing bowl](https://oxo.x57o.net/KjyjJv) until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid ribbon. - Combine dairy, booze, and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture. - Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away. - Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top. Alton independently selects these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission from the brand.
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