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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa073.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://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/homemade-eggnog\/","crawl_time":1774416957,"first_indexed_time":1614708239,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,rachelcooks!www,\/homemade-eggnog\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11903758637712537073","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Homemade Eggnog Recipe - with or without alcohol! Recipe - Rachel Cooks®","meta_descriptions":["A festive treat, silky homemade eggnog is warmly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla. It's delicious with or without alcohol."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Recipe Overview\nWhy you’ll love it:\nA festive holiday treat, silky sweet homemade eggnog is warmly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla (it’s delicious with or without alcohol). Homemade eggnog is about a thousand times better than store-bought!\nHow long it takes:\n25 minutes plus chilling time (overnight)\nEquipment you’ll need:\nblender, saucepan, fine-mesh strainer\nServings:\n8 (4 oz. servings)\nDeck the halls with this heavenly homemade eggnog! Yuletide celebrations aren’t complete without a cup of traditional eggnog. Spiked or not, raise a cup of traditional eggnog to toast the season!\nThe Best Eggnog\nSo much better than store-bought eggnog!\nIf you’ve never had homemade eggnog, you’re missing a real treat. Homemade and store-bought don’t even taste like the same product. Really, there’s no comparison. I encourage you to give this homemade eggnog recipe a try.\nEven egg nog “haters” will love it.\nMy son, who’s notoriously picky, took a very small sip, and said, “It tastes like pudding!” He proceeded to drink it all and ask for more. My mom, who’s notoriously not picky at all, didn’t even want to try it, being burned out on lousy eggnog. She braved a sip, and loved it! Wait ’til Christmas, Mom, when the brandy comes out. \nA (Brief) History of Eggnog\nPeople have been drinking eggnog for a thousand years. It’s thought that the drink originated in Britain, was served warm, without alcohol, and was called “posset.” The colonists in America had plenty of milk and eggs, so they adopted the tradition, adding rum which was inexpensive and widely available.\n\nGeorge Washington even wrote a\nrecipe\nfor Christmas eggnog. His recipe included lots of alcohol: brandy, whisky, rum, and sherry, mixed with cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. At the end of the recipe, he advised, “Taste frequently!” “Tis the season!\nCreamy Homemade Eggnog\nNothing artificial.\nTake a look at the ingredients on a carton of store-bought eggnog and you’ll see things like high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, annatto, turmeric. While turmeric is great in curry, I’m not sure I want it in my eggnog, replacing the golden yellow of real egg yolks.\nSpike it or not.\nYou may add as much or as little alcohol to your eggnog as you like; however, this luscious homemade eggnog easily stands alone as a delightful creamy beverage.\nIt’s a doable recipe.\nHomemade eggnog isn’t difficult to make but takes a little bit of time. The end result is totally worth it!\nEquipment You’ll Need\nblender\nsaucepan\nfine mesh strainer\nIngredient Notes\nYou’ll love the simplicity of the natural and wholesome ingredients in eggnog. Perhaps all of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge!\nMilk:\nUse whole milk for this recipe. For a creamy beverage like eggnog, low fat or nonfat milk just doesn’t yield the same result. Use unsweetened almond milk for non-dairy eggnog.\nEggs:\nOnly the egg yolks are needed for this recipe. In older recipes, the eggs weren’t always cooked so there was a risk of getting salmonella. In this eggnog recipe, the egg yolks are thoroughly cooked so there are no worries about food poisoning. Save the egg whites to make\nmeringue cookies\n.\nSugar:\nWhite granulated sugar is used to sweeten the eggnog.\nNutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves:\nYou’ll be using both ground spices and whole spices.\nPure Vanilla Extract:\nVanilla adds a smooth sweet flavor. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted if you prefer.\nHow To Make Homemade Eggnog\nBlend the ingredients.\nAdd milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.\nSimmer the eggnog.\nPour the mixture into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves, and slowly, slowly, slowly cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t try to hurry it along over high heat.\nLow and slow is the key here.\nWhy? If you boil the mixture, the eggs cook too quickly and you’ll get curdled, lumpy eggnog. Not what we’re looking for here!\nStrain.\nOnce the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick, cloves, and any bits of cooked egg.\nRefrigerate.\nChill overnight, if you can wait that long. We usually sample a bit (okay, maybe quite a bit) after an hour or two of chilling. Remember George Washington’s advice, “Taste frequently.”\nServe.\nPour the eggnog into small glasses or cups and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. A bit of\nwhipped cream\non top (or stirred in) is wonderful, too. \nAdding Alcohol (Optional)\nBrandy, rum, or whiskey (bourbon) are most commonly added to eggnog. Each has its own unique flavor so experiment to see which one you like the best. Begin by adding a small amount — you want the wonderful flavor of your homemade eggnog to shine. \nFor best results, add the alcohol of your choice when you stir in the vanilla, and chill before serving.\nWhat To Serve With Eggnog\nSweet treats:\nFor those with a sweet tooth, a plate of cookies like\nSnickerdoodles\n,\nBrigadeiros\n(fudge balls),\nginger sparkles\n, or homemade\nLofthouse cookies\nare perfect. Decorated\ncut out sugar cookies\nor\ncream cheese spritz cookies\nare a festive choice.\nSavory treats:\nTry\nbaked Brie with cranberries and bourbon pecans\n,\nsausage pinwheels with apple, sage, and Gruyère\n, or\neasy slow cooker spinach artichoke dip\n.\nRecipe Variations\nLactose free:\nReplace the milk with almond milk.\nNatural sweetener:\nSubstitute honey or agave for the sugar, if desired. Use the same amount.\nStore eggnog in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep three to four days.\n▢\n4\ncups\nwhole milk\n▢\n4\negg yolks\n▢\n⅔\ncup\ngranulated sugar, more to taste\n▢\n1\nteaspoon\nground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing\n▢\n2\nteaspoons\nground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing\n▢\n2\nteaspoons\nwhole cloves\n▢\n1\ncinnamon stick, about 1 inch\n▢\n1 ½\nteaspoons\npure vanilla extract\nAdd milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy. \n4 cups whole milk,\n4 egg yolks,\n⅔  cup granulated sugar, more to taste,\n1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing,\n2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing\nPour mixture into a saucepan over low heat; add cinnamon stick and cloves. \n2 teaspoons whole cloves,\n1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch\nCook the eggnog slowly for about 10 to 12 minutes after it starts to steam, stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken.\nSlow is important! I\nf you cook it too quickly, the mixture will curdle. Keep the heat low and do not simmer or boil. If you think the mixture is getting close to simmering or boiling, take it off the heat and stir vigorously to bring down the temperature.\nOnce the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and alcohol, if using (see note). Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon stick.\n1 ½  teaspoons pure vanilla extract\nPlace the mixture in an airtight or covered container and chill for 7 to 8 hours or overnight.\nPour into glasses, and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top as a garnish, before serving.\nAdd alcohol:\nStir in the desired amount of brandy, rum, or whiskey when you add the vanilla extract, before chilling the eggnog. Nutrition information is calculated without the addition of alcohol.\nLactose-free option:\nSubstitute almond milk for the whole milk.\nStorage:\nEggnog will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days.\nServing:\n4\noz.\n,\nCalories:\n170\nkcal\n,\nCarbohydrates:\n23\ng\n,\nProtein:\n5\ng\n,\nFat:\n6\ng\n,\nSaturated Fat:\n3\ng\n,\nPolyunsaturated Fat:\n1\ng\n,\nMonounsaturated Fat:\n2\ng\n,\nTrans Fat:\n0.001\ng\n,\nCholesterol:\n106\nmg\n,\nSodium:\n51\nmg\n,\nPotassium:\n199\nmg\n,\nFiber:\n0.4\ng\n,\nSugar:\n23\ng\n,\nVitamin A:\n322\nIU\n,\nVitamin C:\n0.03\nmg\n,\nCalcium:\n168\nmg\n,\nIron:\n0.3\nmg\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.\nShare a comment and rating below! 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Please read our [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/about-me\/disclosure-policy\/).\n\n![Two glasses of egg nog surrounded by Christmas ornaments.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/egg-nog-v1.jpg)\n\n![Two glasses of egg nog surrounded by Christmas ornaments.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/egg-nog-v2.jpg)\n\n![Overhead view of two glasses of egg nog, topped with cinnamon sticks.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/egg-nog-v5.jpg)\n\n![Overhead view of two glasses of egg nog, topped with cinnamon sticks.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/egg-nog-v4.jpg)\n\n## Recipe Overview\n**Why you’ll love it:** A festive holiday treat, silky sweet homemade eggnog is warmly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla (it’s delicious with or without alcohol). Homemade eggnog is about a thousand times better than store-bought\\!\n\n**How long it takes:** 25 minutes plus chilling time (overnight)  \n **Equipment you’ll need:** blender, saucepan, fine-mesh strainer  \n **Servings:** 8 (4 oz. servings)\n\n![Small glass of eggnog with another one in the background. Festive Christmas ornaments scattered around.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-12-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Small glass of eggnog with another one in the background. Festive Christmas ornaments scattered around.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-12-of-17.jpg)\n\nDeck the halls with this heavenly homemade eggnog! Yuletide celebrations aren’t complete without a cup of traditional eggnog. Spiked or not, raise a cup of traditional eggnog to toast the season\\!\n\n## The Best Eggnog\n**So much better than store-bought eggnog\\!** If you’ve never had homemade eggnog, you’re missing a real treat. Homemade and store-bought don’t even taste like the same product. Really, there’s no comparison. I encourage you to give this homemade eggnog recipe a try.\n\n**Even egg nog “haters” will love it.** My son, who’s notoriously picky, took a very small sip, and said, “It tastes like pudding!” He proceeded to drink it all and ask for more. My mom, who’s notoriously not picky at all, didn’t even want to try it, being burned out on lousy eggnog. She braved a sip, and loved it! Wait ’til Christmas, Mom, when the brandy comes out.\n\n![Overhead view of two festive cocktails garnished with cinnamon sticks.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-11-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Overhead view of two festive cocktails garnished with cinnamon sticks.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-11-of-17.jpg)\n\n## A (Brief) History of Eggnog\nPeople have been drinking eggnog for a thousand years. It’s thought that the drink originated in Britain, was served warm, without alcohol, and was called “posset.” The colonists in America had plenty of milk and eggs, so they adopted the tradition, adding rum which was inexpensive and widely available. George Washington even wrote a [recipe](https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/george-washingtons-christmas-eggnog) for Christmas eggnog. His recipe included lots of alcohol: brandy, whisky, rum, and sherry, mixed with cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. At the end of the recipe, he advised, “Taste frequently!” “Tis the season\\!\n\n![Close up of a glass of homemade eggnog.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-6-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Close up of a glass of homemade eggnog.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-6-of-17.jpg)\n## Creamy Homemade Eggnog\n**Nothing artificial.**Take a look at the ingredients on a carton of store-bought eggnog and you’ll see things like high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, annatto, turmeric. While turmeric is great in curry, I’m not sure I want it in my eggnog, replacing the golden yellow of real egg yolks.\n\n**Spike it or not.** You may add as much or as little alcohol to your eggnog as you like; however, this luscious homemade eggnog easily stands alone as a delightful creamy beverage.\n\n**It’s a doable recipe.** Homemade eggnog isn’t difficult to make but takes a little bit of time. The end result is totally worth it\\!\n\n## Equipment You’ll Need\n- blender\n- saucepan\n- fine mesh strainer\n## Ingredient Notes\nYou’ll love the simplicity of the natural and wholesome ingredients in eggnog. Perhaps all of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge\\!\n\n- **Milk:** Use whole milk for this recipe. For a creamy beverage like eggnog, low fat or nonfat milk just doesn’t yield the same result. Use unsweetened almond milk for non-dairy eggnog.\n- **Eggs:** Only the egg yolks are needed for this recipe. In older recipes, the eggs weren’t always cooked so there was a risk of getting salmonella. In this eggnog recipe, the egg yolks are thoroughly cooked so there are no worries about food poisoning. Save the egg whites to make [meringue cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/cinnamon-vanilla-bean-meringues\/).\n- **Sugar:** White granulated sugar is used to sweeten the eggnog.\n- **Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves:** You’ll be using both ground spices and whole spices.\n- **Pure Vanilla Extract:** Vanilla adds a smooth sweet flavor. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted if you prefer.\n\n![Overhead view of ingredients needed to make eggnog.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-1-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Overhead view of ingredients needed to make eggnog.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-1-of-17.jpg)\n## How To Make Homemade Eggnog\n**Blend the ingredients.** Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.\n\n![Blender with eggs and sugar, whisk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and milk.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-2-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Blender with eggs and sugar, whisk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and milk.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-2-of-17.jpg)\n\n**Simmer the eggnog.** Pour the mixture into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves, and slowly, slowly, slowly cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t try to hurry it along over high heat. **Low and slow is the key here.** Why? If you boil the mixture, the eggs cook too quickly and you’ll get curdled, lumpy eggnog. Not what we’re looking for here\\!\n\n![Uncooked eggnog being poured into a saucepan.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-4-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Uncooked eggnog being poured into a saucepan.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-4-of-17.jpg)\n\n**Strain.** Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick, cloves, and any bits of cooked egg.\n\n![Eggnog in a pan.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-5-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Eggnog in a pan.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-5-of-17.jpg)\n\n**Refrigerate.** Chill overnight, if you can wait that long. We usually sample a bit (okay, maybe quite a bit) after an hour or two of chilling. Remember George Washington’s advice, “Taste frequently.”\n\n**Serve.** Pour the eggnog into small glasses or cups and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. A bit of [whipped cream](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/whipped-cream-recipe\/) on top (or stirred in) is wonderful, too.\n\n![Two glasses of eggnog sprinkled with ground spices.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-8-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Two glasses of eggnog sprinkled with ground spices.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-8-of-17.jpg)\n## Adding Alcohol (Optional)\nBrandy, rum, or whiskey (bourbon) are most commonly added to eggnog. Each has its own unique flavor so experiment to see which one you like the best. Begin by adding a small amount — you want the wonderful flavor of your homemade eggnog to shine.\n\nFor best results, add the alcohol of your choice when you stir in the vanilla, and chill before serving.\n\n## What To Serve With Eggnog\n**Sweet treats:** For those with a sweet tooth, a plate of cookies like [Snickerdoodles](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/snickerdoodle-recipe\/), [Brigadeiros](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/brigadeiros\/) (fudge balls), [ginger sparkles](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/ginger-sparkles-aka-gingersnaps\/), or homemade [Lofthouse cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/peppermint-lofthouse-sugar-cookies\/) are perfect. Decorated [cut out sugar cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/the-best-sugar-cookie-three-variations\/) or [cream cheese spritz cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/cream-cheese-spritz-cookies\/) are a festive choice.\n\n**Savory treats:** Try [baked Brie with cranberries and bourbon pecans](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/baked-brie-recipe\/), [sausage pinwheels with apple, sage, and Gruyère](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/sausage-pinwheels\/), or [easy slow cooker spinach artichoke dip](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/slow-cooker-spinach-artichoke-dip\/).\n\n![Two cocktails made with egg and milk in a festive holiday scene.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-14-of-17.jpg)\n\n![Two cocktails made with egg and milk in a festive holiday scene.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-14-of-17.jpg)\n## Recipe Variations\n- **Lactose free:** Replace the milk with almond milk.\n- **Natural sweetener:** Substitute honey or agave for the sugar, if desired. Use the same amount.\n## Storage Tips\nStore eggnog in the fridge in an airtight container. 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It's delicious with or without alcohol.\n\n### Equipment\n- [Vitamix 5200 Blender](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vitamix-Blender-Professional-Grade-Container-Black\/dp\/B008H4SLV6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=vitamix&qid=1590238765&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=notracray-20&linkId=6c535780b1695c45a80bbc7a99f551d4&language=en_US)\n- [Calphalon Nonstick Sauce Pan](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Calphalon-Classic-Nonstick-Sauce-Cover\/dp\/B01APP1YYK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ac_md=3-2-QWJvdmUgJDQw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=saucepan&keywords=saucepan&pd_rd_i=B01APP1YYK&pd_rd_r=8ef0d0cf-1405-4b18-90cd-4d3925746557&pd_rd_w=hTQgS&pd_rd_wg=vfFD2&pf_rd_p=516e6e17-ed95-417b-b7a4-ad2c7b9cbae3&pf_rd_r=4KDZ7PAKK2WTED7V3KG5&psc=1&qid=1583761965&linkCode=ll1&tag=notracray-20&linkId=f5a62f462bc55df33437b7c267e099de&language=en_US)\n- [Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainers](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZESPROKA-Stainless-Strainers-Comfortable-Handles\/dp\/B07NXXQ1XS\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=strainer&qid=1579612874&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWlQ2QkNCTEVBU0FPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM2ODAyMTROVUc0UVk3VFVCTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDQ5Njk1MUpFWEJBNlRENzY4RiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=notracray-20&linkId=d0de9d3a2bf5335928a06092f18307d2&language=en_US)\n\n### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x\n- ▢\n  4 cups whole milk\n- ▢\n  4 egg yolks\n- ▢\n  ⅔  cup granulated sugar, more to taste\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing\n- ▢\n  2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing\n- ▢\n  2 teaspoons whole cloves\n- ▢\n  1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch\n- ▢\n  1 ½  teaspoons [pure vanilla extract](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DW4Rfz)\n\n### Instructions\n- Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.\n  4 cups whole milk, 4 egg yolks, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing\n- Pour mixture into a saucepan over low heat; add cinnamon stick and cloves.\n  2 teaspoons whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch\n- Cook the eggnog slowly for about 10 to 12 minutes after it starts to steam, stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken. **Slow is important! I**f you cook it too quickly, the mixture will curdle. Keep the heat low and do not simmer or boil. If you think the mixture is getting close to simmering or boiling, take it off the heat and stir vigorously to bring down the temperature.\n- Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and alcohol, if using (see note). Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon stick.\n  1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract\n- Place the mixture in an airtight or covered container and chill for 7 to 8 hours or overnight.\n- Pour into glasses, and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top as a garnish, before serving.\n\n### Notes\n- **Add alcohol:** Stir in the desired amount of brandy, rum, or whiskey when you add the vanilla extract, before chilling the eggnog. Nutrition information is calculated without the addition of alcohol.\n- **Lactose-free option:** Substitute almond milk for the whole milk.\n- **Storage:** Eggnog will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days.\n\n### Nutrition\nServing: 4oz., Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0\\.001g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 199mg, Fiber: 0\\.4g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 322IU, Vitamin C: 0\\.03mg, Calcium: 168mg, Iron: 0\\.3mg\n\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/themes\/rachelcooks-2024\/assets\/icons\/wprm\/wprm-supporting-r.svg) Did You Make This?Share a comment and rating below! 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Would taste better with it or without?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/homemade-eggnog\/#comment-116503)\n   1. **Rachel Gurk** says:\n      \n      December 19, 2022 at 8:04 am\n      \n      I don’t find that the recipe needs it but you can definitely use some cream or half & half if you prefer\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/homemade-eggnog\/#comment-116558)\n3. **denise** says:\n   \n   December 24, 2020 at 2:33 am\n   \n   sounds delicious\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/homemade-eggnog\/#comment-102456)\n   1. **Rachel Gurk** says:\n      \n      December 24, 2020 at 7:18 am\n      \n      It’s the best eggnog I’ve ever had\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/homemade-eggnog\/#comment-102457)\n\n![](https:\/\/rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rc-home-banner-1200x706.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rc-home-banner-1200x706.jpeg)\n\nHi, I'm Rachel\\!\n\nHave a seat at my table\\!\n\nLife is complicated, cooking shouldn't be! 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Festive Christmas ornaments scattered around.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-12-of-17.jpg)\n\nDeck the halls with this heavenly homemade eggnog! Yuletide celebrations aren’t complete without a cup of traditional eggnog. Spiked or not, raise a cup of traditional eggnog to toast the season\\!\n\n## The Best Eggnog\n**So much better than store-bought eggnog\\!** If you’ve never had homemade eggnog, you’re missing a real treat. Homemade and store-bought don’t even taste like the same product. Really, there’s no comparison. I encourage you to give this homemade eggnog recipe a try.\n\n**Even egg nog “haters” will love it.** My son, who’s notoriously picky, took a very small sip, and said, “It tastes like pudding!” He proceeded to drink it all and ask for more. My mom, who’s notoriously not picky at all, didn’t even want to try it, being burned out on lousy eggnog. She braved a sip, and loved it! Wait ’til Christmas, Mom, when the brandy comes out.\n\n![Overhead view of two festive cocktails garnished with cinnamon sticks.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-11-of-17.jpg)\n\n## A (Brief) History of Eggnog\nPeople have been drinking eggnog for a thousand years. It’s thought that the drink originated in Britain, was served warm, without alcohol, and was called “posset.” The colonists in America had plenty of milk and eggs, so they adopted the tradition, adding rum which was inexpensive and widely available. George Washington even wrote a [recipe](https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/george-washingtons-christmas-eggnog) for Christmas eggnog. His recipe included lots of alcohol: brandy, whisky, rum, and sherry, mixed with cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. At the end of the recipe, he advised, “Taste frequently!” “Tis the season\\!\n\n![Close up of a glass of homemade eggnog.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-6-of-17.jpg)\n\n## Creamy Homemade Eggnog\n**Nothing artificial.**Take a look at the ingredients on a carton of store-bought eggnog and you’ll see things like high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, annatto, turmeric. While turmeric is great in curry, I’m not sure I want it in my eggnog, replacing the golden yellow of real egg yolks.\n\n**Spike it or not.** You may add as much or as little alcohol to your eggnog as you like; however, this luscious homemade eggnog easily stands alone as a delightful creamy beverage.\n\n**It’s a doable recipe.** Homemade eggnog isn’t difficult to make but takes a little bit of time. The end result is totally worth it\\!\n\n## Equipment You’ll Need\n- blender\n- saucepan\n- fine mesh strainer\n## Ingredient Notes\nYou’ll love the simplicity of the natural and wholesome ingredients in eggnog. Perhaps all of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge\\!\n\n- **Milk:** Use whole milk for this recipe. For a creamy beverage like eggnog, low fat or nonfat milk just doesn’t yield the same result. Use unsweetened almond milk for non-dairy eggnog.\n- **Eggs:** Only the egg yolks are needed for this recipe. In older recipes, the eggs weren’t always cooked so there was a risk of getting salmonella. In this eggnog recipe, the egg yolks are thoroughly cooked so there are no worries about food poisoning. Save the egg whites to make [meringue cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/cinnamon-vanilla-bean-meringues\/).\n- **Sugar:** White granulated sugar is used to sweeten the eggnog.\n- **Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves:** You’ll be using both ground spices and whole spices.\n- **Pure Vanilla Extract:** Vanilla adds a smooth sweet flavor. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted if you prefer.\n\n![Overhead view of ingredients needed to make eggnog.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-1-of-17.jpg)\n\n## How To Make Homemade Eggnog\n**Blend the ingredients.** Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.\n\n![Blender with eggs and sugar, whisk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and milk.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-2-of-17.jpg)\n\n**Simmer the eggnog.** Pour the mixture into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves, and slowly, slowly, slowly cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t try to hurry it along over high heat. **Low and slow is the key here.** Why? If you boil the mixture, the eggs cook too quickly and you’ll get curdled, lumpy eggnog. Not what we’re looking for here\\!\n\n![Uncooked eggnog being poured into a saucepan.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-4-of-17.jpg)\n\n**Strain.** Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick, cloves, and any bits of cooked egg.\n\n![Eggnog in a pan.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-5-of-17.jpg)\n\n**Refrigerate.** Chill overnight, if you can wait that long. We usually sample a bit (okay, maybe quite a bit) after an hour or two of chilling. Remember George Washington’s advice, “Taste frequently.”\n\n**Serve.** Pour the eggnog into small glasses or cups and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. A bit of [whipped cream](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/whipped-cream-recipe\/) on top (or stirred in) is wonderful, too.\n\n![Two glasses of eggnog sprinkled with ground spices.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-8-of-17.jpg)\n\n## Adding Alcohol (Optional)\nBrandy, rum, or whiskey (bourbon) are most commonly added to eggnog. Each has its own unique flavor so experiment to see which one you like the best. Begin by adding a small amount — you want the wonderful flavor of your homemade eggnog to shine.\n\nFor best results, add the alcohol of your choice when you stir in the vanilla, and chill before serving.\n\n## What To Serve With Eggnog\n**Sweet treats:** For those with a sweet tooth, a plate of cookies like [Snickerdoodles](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/snickerdoodle-recipe\/), [Brigadeiros](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/brigadeiros\/) (fudge balls), [ginger sparkles](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/ginger-sparkles-aka-gingersnaps\/), or homemade [Lofthouse cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/peppermint-lofthouse-sugar-cookies\/) are perfect. Decorated [cut out sugar cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/the-best-sugar-cookie-three-variations\/) or [cream cheese spritz cookies](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/cream-cheese-spritz-cookies\/) are a festive choice.\n\n**Savory treats:** Try [baked Brie with cranberries and bourbon pecans](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/baked-brie-recipe\/), [sausage pinwheels with apple, sage, and Gruyère](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/sausage-pinwheels\/), or [easy slow cooker spinach artichoke dip](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/slow-cooker-spinach-artichoke-dip\/).\n\n![Two cocktails made with egg and milk in a festive holiday scene.](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/egg-nog-web-14-of-17.jpg)\n\n## Recipe Variations\n- **Lactose free:** Replace the milk with almond milk.\n- **Natural sweetener:** Substitute honey or agave for the sugar, if desired. Use the same amount.\n\nStore eggnog in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep three to four days.\n\n- ▢\n  4 cups whole milk\n- ▢\n  4 egg yolks\n- ▢\n  ⅔  cup granulated sugar, more to taste\n- ▢\n  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing\n- ▢\n  2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing\n- ▢\n  2 teaspoons whole cloves\n- ▢\n  1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch\n- ▢\n  1 ½  teaspoons [pure vanilla extract](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DW4Rfz)\n\n- Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.\n  4 cups whole milk, 4 egg yolks, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing\n- Pour mixture into a saucepan over low heat; add cinnamon stick and cloves.\n  2 teaspoons whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch\n- Cook the eggnog slowly for about 10 to 12 minutes after it starts to steam, stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken. **Slow is important! I**f you cook it too quickly, the mixture will curdle. Keep the heat low and do not simmer or boil. If you think the mixture is getting close to simmering or boiling, take it off the heat and stir vigorously to bring down the temperature.\n- Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and alcohol, if using (see note). Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon stick.\n  1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract\n- Place the mixture in an airtight or covered container and chill for 7 to 8 hours or overnight.\n- Pour into glasses, and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top as a garnish, before serving.\n\n- **Add alcohol:** Stir in the desired amount of brandy, rum, or whiskey when you add the vanilla extract, before chilling the eggnog. Nutrition information is calculated without the addition of alcohol.\n- **Lactose-free option:** Substitute almond milk for the whole milk.\n- **Storage:** Eggnog will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days.\n\nServing: 4oz., Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0\\.001g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 199mg, Fiber: 0\\.4g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 322IU, Vitamin C: 0\\.03mg, Calcium: 168mg, Iron: 0\\.3mg\n\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.rachelcooks.com\/wp-content\/themes\/rachelcooks-2024\/assets\/icons\/wprm\/wprm-supporting-r.svg) Share a comment and rating below! I love hearing what you think\\!","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Recipe Overview Why you’ll love it: A festive holiday treat, silky sweet homemade eggnog is warmly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla (it’s delicious with or without alcohol). Homemade eggnog is about a thousand times better than store-bought! How long it takes: 25 minutes plus chilling time (overnight) Equipment you’ll need: blender, saucepan, fine-mesh strainer Servings: 8 (4 oz. servings) Deck the halls with this heavenly homemade eggnog! Yuletide celebrations aren’t complete without a cup of traditional eggnog. Spiked or not, raise a cup of traditional eggnog to toast the season! The Best Eggnog So much better than store-bought eggnog! If you’ve never had homemade eggnog, you’re missing a real treat. Homemade and store-bought don’t even taste like the same product. Really, there’s no comparison. I encourage you to give this homemade eggnog recipe a try. Even egg nog “haters” will love it. My son, who’s notoriously picky, took a very small sip, and said, “It tastes like pudding!” He proceeded to drink it all and ask for more. My mom, who’s notoriously not picky at all, didn’t even want to try it, being burned out on lousy eggnog. She braved a sip, and loved it! Wait ’til Christmas, Mom, when the brandy comes out. A (Brief) History of Eggnog People have been drinking eggnog for a thousand years. It’s thought that the drink originated in Britain, was served warm, without alcohol, and was called “posset.” The colonists in America had plenty of milk and eggs, so they adopted the tradition, adding rum which was inexpensive and widely available. George Washington even wrote a recipe for Christmas eggnog. His recipe included lots of alcohol: brandy, whisky, rum, and sherry, mixed with cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. At the end of the recipe, he advised, “Taste frequently!” “Tis the season! Creamy Homemade Eggnog Nothing artificial. Take a look at the ingredients on a carton of store-bought eggnog and you’ll see things like high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, annatto, turmeric. While turmeric is great in curry, I’m not sure I want it in my eggnog, replacing the golden yellow of real egg yolks. Spike it or not. You may add as much or as little alcohol to your eggnog as you like; however, this luscious homemade eggnog easily stands alone as a delightful creamy beverage. It’s a doable recipe. Homemade eggnog isn’t difficult to make but takes a little bit of time. The end result is totally worth it! Equipment You’ll Need blender saucepan fine mesh strainer Ingredient Notes You’ll love the simplicity of the natural and wholesome ingredients in eggnog. Perhaps all of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge! Milk: Use whole milk for this recipe. For a creamy beverage like eggnog, low fat or nonfat milk just doesn’t yield the same result. Use unsweetened almond milk for non-dairy eggnog. Eggs: Only the egg yolks are needed for this recipe. In older recipes, the eggs weren’t always cooked so there was a risk of getting salmonella. In this eggnog recipe, the egg yolks are thoroughly cooked so there are no worries about food poisoning. Save the egg whites to make meringue cookies . Sugar: White granulated sugar is used to sweeten the eggnog. Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves: You’ll be using both ground spices and whole spices. Pure Vanilla Extract: Vanilla adds a smooth sweet flavor. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted if you prefer. How To Make Homemade Eggnog Blend the ingredients. Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and creamy. Simmer the eggnog. Pour the mixture into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves, and slowly, slowly, slowly cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t try to hurry it along over high heat. Low and slow is the key here. Why? If you boil the mixture, the eggs cook too quickly and you’ll get curdled, lumpy eggnog. Not what we’re looking for here! Strain. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick, cloves, and any bits of cooked egg. Refrigerate. Chill overnight, if you can wait that long. We usually sample a bit (okay, maybe quite a bit) after an hour or two of chilling. Remember George Washington’s advice, “Taste frequently.” Serve. Pour the eggnog into small glasses or cups and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. A bit of whipped cream on top (or stirred in) is wonderful, too. Adding Alcohol (Optional) Brandy, rum, or whiskey (bourbon) are most commonly added to eggnog. Each has its own unique flavor so experiment to see which one you like the best. Begin by adding a small amount — you want the wonderful flavor of your homemade eggnog to shine. For best results, add the alcohol of your choice when you stir in the vanilla, and chill before serving. What To Serve With Eggnog Sweet treats: For those with a sweet tooth, a plate of cookies like Snickerdoodles , Brigadeiros (fudge balls), ginger sparkles , or homemade Lofthouse cookies are perfect. Decorated cut out sugar cookies or cream cheese spritz cookies are a festive choice. Savory treats: Try baked Brie with cranberries and bourbon pecans , sausage pinwheels with apple, sage, and Gruyère , or easy slow cooker spinach artichoke dip . Recipe Variations Lactose free: Replace the milk with almond milk. Natural sweetener: Substitute honey or agave for the sugar, if desired. Use the same amount. Store eggnog in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep three to four days. ▢ 4 cups whole milk ▢ 4 egg yolks ▢ ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste ▢ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing ▢ 2 teaspoons whole cloves ▢ 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy. 4 cups whole milk, 4 egg yolks, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing Pour mixture into a saucepan over low heat; add cinnamon stick and cloves. 2 teaspoons whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch Cook the eggnog slowly for about 10 to 12 minutes after it starts to steam, stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken. Slow is important! I f you cook it too quickly, the mixture will curdle. Keep the heat low and do not simmer or boil. If you think the mixture is getting close to simmering or boiling, take it off the heat and stir vigorously to bring down the temperature. Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and alcohol, if using (see note). Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon stick. 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract Place the mixture in an airtight or covered container and chill for 7 to 8 hours or overnight. Pour into glasses, and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top as a garnish, before serving. Add alcohol: Stir in the desired amount of brandy, rum, or whiskey when you add the vanilla extract, before chilling the eggnog. Nutrition information is calculated without the addition of alcohol. Lactose-free option: Substitute almond milk for the whole milk. Storage: Eggnog will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days. Serving: 4 oz. , Calories: 170 kcal , Carbohydrates: 23 g , Protein: 5 g , Fat: 6 g , Saturated Fat: 3 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g , Trans Fat: 0.001 g , Cholesterol: 106 mg , Sodium: 51 mg , Potassium: 199 mg , Fiber: 0.4 g , Sugar: 23 g , Vitamin A: 322 IU , Vitamin C: 0.03 mg , Calcium: 168 mg , Iron: 0.3 mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Share a comment and rating below! I love hearing what you think!
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How long it takes: 25 minutes plus chilling time (overnight) Equipment you’ll need: blender, saucepan, fine-mesh strainer Servings: 8 (4 oz. servings) ![Small glass of eggnog with another one in the background. Festive Christmas ornaments scattered around.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-12-of-17.jpg) ![Small glass of eggnog with another one in the background. Festive Christmas ornaments scattered around.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-12-of-17.jpg) Deck the halls with this heavenly homemade eggnog! Yuletide celebrations aren’t complete without a cup of traditional eggnog. Spiked or not, raise a cup of traditional eggnog to toast the season\! ## The Best Eggnog So much better than store-bought eggnog\! If you’ve never had homemade eggnog, you’re missing a real treat. Homemade and store-bought don’t even taste like the same product. Really, there’s no comparison. I encourage you to give this homemade eggnog recipe a try. Even egg nog “haters” will love it. My son, who’s notoriously picky, took a very small sip, and said, “It tastes like pudding!” He proceeded to drink it all and ask for more. My mom, who’s notoriously not picky at all, didn’t even want to try it, being burned out on lousy eggnog. She braved a sip, and loved it! Wait ’til Christmas, Mom, when the brandy comes out. ![Overhead view of two festive cocktails garnished with cinnamon sticks.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-11-of-17.jpg) ![Overhead view of two festive cocktails garnished with cinnamon sticks.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-11-of-17.jpg) ## A (Brief) History of Eggnog People have been drinking eggnog for a thousand years. It’s thought that the drink originated in Britain, was served warm, without alcohol, and was called “posset.” The colonists in America had plenty of milk and eggs, so they adopted the tradition, adding rum which was inexpensive and widely available. George Washington even wrote a [recipe](https://www.almanac.com/content/george-washingtons-christmas-eggnog) for Christmas eggnog. His recipe included lots of alcohol: brandy, whisky, rum, and sherry, mixed with cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. At the end of the recipe, he advised, “Taste frequently!” “Tis the season\! ![Close up of a glass of homemade eggnog.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-6-of-17.jpg) ![Close up of a glass of homemade eggnog.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-6-of-17.jpg) ## Creamy Homemade Eggnog Nothing artificial.Take a look at the ingredients on a carton of store-bought eggnog and you’ll see things like high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, annatto, turmeric. While turmeric is great in curry, I’m not sure I want it in my eggnog, replacing the golden yellow of real egg yolks. Spike it or not. You may add as much or as little alcohol to your eggnog as you like; however, this luscious homemade eggnog easily stands alone as a delightful creamy beverage. It’s a doable recipe. Homemade eggnog isn’t difficult to make but takes a little bit of time. The end result is totally worth it\! ## Equipment You’ll Need - blender - saucepan - fine mesh strainer ## Ingredient Notes You’ll love the simplicity of the natural and wholesome ingredients in eggnog. Perhaps all of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge\! - Milk: Use whole milk for this recipe. For a creamy beverage like eggnog, low fat or nonfat milk just doesn’t yield the same result. Use unsweetened almond milk for non-dairy eggnog. - Eggs: Only the egg yolks are needed for this recipe. In older recipes, the eggs weren’t always cooked so there was a risk of getting salmonella. In this eggnog recipe, the egg yolks are thoroughly cooked so there are no worries about food poisoning. Save the egg whites to make [meringue cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/cinnamon-vanilla-bean-meringues/). - Sugar: White granulated sugar is used to sweeten the eggnog. - Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves: You’ll be using both ground spices and whole spices. - Pure Vanilla Extract: Vanilla adds a smooth sweet flavor. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted if you prefer. ![Overhead view of ingredients needed to make eggnog.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-1-of-17.jpg) ![Overhead view of ingredients needed to make eggnog.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-1-of-17.jpg) ## How To Make Homemade Eggnog Blend the ingredients. Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and creamy. ![Blender with eggs and sugar, whisk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and milk.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-2-of-17.jpg) ![Blender with eggs and sugar, whisk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and milk.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-2-of-17.jpg) Simmer the eggnog. Pour the mixture into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves, and slowly, slowly, slowly cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t try to hurry it along over high heat. Low and slow is the key here. Why? If you boil the mixture, the eggs cook too quickly and you’ll get curdled, lumpy eggnog. Not what we’re looking for here\! ![Uncooked eggnog being poured into a saucepan.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-4-of-17.jpg) ![Uncooked eggnog being poured into a saucepan.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-4-of-17.jpg) Strain. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick, cloves, and any bits of cooked egg. ![Eggnog in a pan.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-5-of-17.jpg) ![Eggnog in a pan.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-5-of-17.jpg) Refrigerate. Chill overnight, if you can wait that long. We usually sample a bit (okay, maybe quite a bit) after an hour or two of chilling. Remember George Washington’s advice, “Taste frequently.” Serve. Pour the eggnog into small glasses or cups and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. A bit of [whipped cream](https://www.rachelcooks.com/whipped-cream-recipe/) on top (or stirred in) is wonderful, too. ![Two glasses of eggnog sprinkled with ground spices.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-8-of-17.jpg) ![Two glasses of eggnog sprinkled with ground spices.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-8-of-17.jpg) ## Adding Alcohol (Optional) Brandy, rum, or whiskey (bourbon) are most commonly added to eggnog. Each has its own unique flavor so experiment to see which one you like the best. Begin by adding a small amount — you want the wonderful flavor of your homemade eggnog to shine. For best results, add the alcohol of your choice when you stir in the vanilla, and chill before serving. ## What To Serve With Eggnog Sweet treats: For those with a sweet tooth, a plate of cookies like [Snickerdoodles](https://www.rachelcooks.com/snickerdoodle-recipe/), [Brigadeiros](https://www.rachelcooks.com/brigadeiros/) (fudge balls), [ginger sparkles](https://www.rachelcooks.com/ginger-sparkles-aka-gingersnaps/), or homemade [Lofthouse cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/peppermint-lofthouse-sugar-cookies/) are perfect. Decorated [cut out sugar cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/the-best-sugar-cookie-three-variations/) or [cream cheese spritz cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/cream-cheese-spritz-cookies/) are a festive choice. Savory treats: Try [baked Brie with cranberries and bourbon pecans](https://www.rachelcooks.com/baked-brie-recipe/), [sausage pinwheels with apple, sage, and Gruyère](https://www.rachelcooks.com/sausage-pinwheels/), or [easy slow cooker spinach artichoke dip](https://www.rachelcooks.com/slow-cooker-spinach-artichoke-dip/). ![Two cocktails made with egg and milk in a festive holiday scene.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-14-of-17.jpg) ![Two cocktails made with egg and milk in a festive holiday scene.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-14-of-17.jpg) ## Recipe Variations - Lactose free: Replace the milk with almond milk. - Natural sweetener: Substitute honey or agave for the sugar, if desired. Use the same amount. ## Storage Tips Store eggnog in the fridge in an airtight container. 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It's delicious with or without alcohol. ### Equipment - [Vitamix 5200 Blender](https://www.amazon.com/Vitamix-Blender-Professional-Grade-Container-Black/dp/B008H4SLV6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=vitamix&qid=1590238765&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=notracray-20&linkId=6c535780b1695c45a80bbc7a99f551d4&language=en_US) - [Calphalon Nonstick Sauce Pan](https://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Classic-Nonstick-Sauce-Cover/dp/B01APP1YYK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ac_md=3-2-QWJvdmUgJDQw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=saucepan&keywords=saucepan&pd_rd_i=B01APP1YYK&pd_rd_r=8ef0d0cf-1405-4b18-90cd-4d3925746557&pd_rd_w=hTQgS&pd_rd_wg=vfFD2&pf_rd_p=516e6e17-ed95-417b-b7a4-ad2c7b9cbae3&pf_rd_r=4KDZ7PAKK2WTED7V3KG5&psc=1&qid=1583761965&linkCode=ll1&tag=notracray-20&linkId=f5a62f462bc55df33437b7c267e099de&language=en_US) - [Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainers](https://www.amazon.com/ZESPROKA-Stainless-Strainers-Comfortable-Handles/dp/B07NXXQ1XS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=strainer&qid=1579612874&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWlQ2QkNCTEVBU0FPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM2ODAyMTROVUc0UVk3VFVCTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDQ5Njk1MUpFWEJBNlRENzY4RiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&linkCode=ll1&tag=notracray-20&linkId=d0de9d3a2bf5335928a06092f18307d2&language=en_US) ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - ▢ 4 cups whole milk - ▢ 4 egg yolks - ▢ ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste - ▢ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing - ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing - ▢ 2 teaspoons whole cloves - ▢ 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch - ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons [pure vanilla extract](https://amzn.to/3DW4Rfz) ### Instructions - Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy. 4 cups whole milk, 4 egg yolks, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing - Pour mixture into a saucepan over low heat; add cinnamon stick and cloves. 2 teaspoons whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch - Cook the eggnog slowly for about 10 to 12 minutes after it starts to steam, stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken. Slow is important! If you cook it too quickly, the mixture will curdle. Keep the heat low and do not simmer or boil. If you think the mixture is getting close to simmering or boiling, take it off the heat and stir vigorously to bring down the temperature. - Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and alcohol, if using (see note). Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon stick. 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract - Place the mixture in an airtight or covered container and chill for 7 to 8 hours or overnight. - Pour into glasses, and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top as a garnish, before serving. ### Notes - Add alcohol: Stir in the desired amount of brandy, rum, or whiskey when you add the vanilla extract, before chilling the eggnog. Nutrition information is calculated without the addition of alcohol. - Lactose-free option: Substitute almond milk for the whole milk. - Storage: Eggnog will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days. ### Nutrition Serving: 4oz., Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0\.001g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 199mg, Fiber: 0\.4g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 322IU, Vitamin C: 0\.03mg, Calcium: 168mg, Iron: 0\.3mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. ![](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/themes/rachelcooks-2024/assets/icons/wprm/wprm-supporting-r.svg) Did You Make This?Share a comment and rating below! 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Primrose Bohne says: December 20, 2023 at 1:20 pm Is there a non-dairy milk that would work with this – visiting niece is not doing dairy!\! [Reply](https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-120906) 1. Rachel Gurk says: December 26, 2023 at 10:33 am I haven’t tested it that way so I can’t say for sure, but let me know if you give it a try\! [Reply](https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-120983) 2. Curtis says: December 16, 2022 at 10:27 am No add heavy or half & half? Can I add heavy cream or half & half to make it more thicker? Would taste better with it or without? [Reply](https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-116503) 1. Rachel Gurk says: December 19, 2022 at 8:04 am I don’t find that the recipe needs it but you can definitely use some cream or half & half if you prefer\! [Reply](https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-116558) 3. denise says: December 24, 2020 at 2:33 am sounds delicious [Reply](https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-102456) 1. Rachel Gurk says: December 24, 2020 at 7:18 am It’s the best eggnog I’ve ever had\! [Reply](https://www.rachelcooks.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-102457) ![](https://rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/rc-home-banner-1200x706.jpeg) ![](https://rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/rc-home-banner-1200x706.jpeg) Hi, I'm Rachel\! Have a seat at my table\! Life is complicated, cooking shouldn't be! I'm here to help you put a delicious meal on the table without stressing. 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Readable Markdown	## Recipe Overview Why you’ll love it: A festive holiday treat, silky sweet homemade eggnog is warmly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla (it’s delicious with or without alcohol). Homemade eggnog is about a thousand times better than store-bought\! How long it takes: 25 minutes plus chilling time (overnight) Equipment you’ll need: blender, saucepan, fine-mesh strainer Servings: 8 (4 oz. servings) ![Small glass of eggnog with another one in the background. Festive Christmas ornaments scattered around.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-12-of-17.jpg) Deck the halls with this heavenly homemade eggnog! Yuletide celebrations aren’t complete without a cup of traditional eggnog. Spiked or not, raise a cup of traditional eggnog to toast the season\! ## The Best Eggnog So much better than store-bought eggnog\! If you’ve never had homemade eggnog, you’re missing a real treat. Homemade and store-bought don’t even taste like the same product. Really, there’s no comparison. I encourage you to give this homemade eggnog recipe a try. Even egg nog “haters” will love it. My son, who’s notoriously picky, took a very small sip, and said, “It tastes like pudding!” He proceeded to drink it all and ask for more. My mom, who’s notoriously not picky at all, didn’t even want to try it, being burned out on lousy eggnog. She braved a sip, and loved it! Wait ’til Christmas, Mom, when the brandy comes out. ![Overhead view of two festive cocktails garnished with cinnamon sticks.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-11-of-17.jpg) ## A (Brief) History of Eggnog People have been drinking eggnog for a thousand years. It’s thought that the drink originated in Britain, was served warm, without alcohol, and was called “posset.” The colonists in America had plenty of milk and eggs, so they adopted the tradition, adding rum which was inexpensive and widely available. George Washington even wrote a [recipe](https://www.almanac.com/content/george-washingtons-christmas-eggnog) for Christmas eggnog. His recipe included lots of alcohol: brandy, whisky, rum, and sherry, mixed with cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. At the end of the recipe, he advised, “Taste frequently!” “Tis the season\! ![Close up of a glass of homemade eggnog.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-6-of-17.jpg) ## Creamy Homemade Eggnog Nothing artificial.Take a look at the ingredients on a carton of store-bought eggnog and you’ll see things like high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, annatto, turmeric. While turmeric is great in curry, I’m not sure I want it in my eggnog, replacing the golden yellow of real egg yolks. Spike it or not. You may add as much or as little alcohol to your eggnog as you like; however, this luscious homemade eggnog easily stands alone as a delightful creamy beverage. It’s a doable recipe. Homemade eggnog isn’t difficult to make but takes a little bit of time. The end result is totally worth it\! ## Equipment You’ll Need - blender - saucepan - fine mesh strainer ## Ingredient Notes You’ll love the simplicity of the natural and wholesome ingredients in eggnog. Perhaps all of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge\! - Milk: Use whole milk for this recipe. For a creamy beverage like eggnog, low fat or nonfat milk just doesn’t yield the same result. Use unsweetened almond milk for non-dairy eggnog. - Eggs: Only the egg yolks are needed for this recipe. In older recipes, the eggs weren’t always cooked so there was a risk of getting salmonella. In this eggnog recipe, the egg yolks are thoroughly cooked so there are no worries about food poisoning. Save the egg whites to make [meringue cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/cinnamon-vanilla-bean-meringues/). - Sugar: White granulated sugar is used to sweeten the eggnog. - Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves: You’ll be using both ground spices and whole spices. - Pure Vanilla Extract: Vanilla adds a smooth sweet flavor. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted if you prefer. ![Overhead view of ingredients needed to make eggnog.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-1-of-17.jpg) ## How To Make Homemade Eggnog Blend the ingredients. Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender and blend until the mixture is nice and creamy. ![Blender with eggs and sugar, whisk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and milk.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-2-of-17.jpg) Simmer the eggnog. Pour the mixture into a saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves, and slowly, slowly, slowly cook for about 10 minutes. Don’t try to hurry it along over high heat. Low and slow is the key here. Why? If you boil the mixture, the eggs cook too quickly and you’ll get curdled, lumpy eggnog. Not what we’re looking for here\! ![Uncooked eggnog being poured into a saucepan.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-4-of-17.jpg) Strain. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick, cloves, and any bits of cooked egg. ![Eggnog in a pan.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-5-of-17.jpg) Refrigerate. Chill overnight, if you can wait that long. We usually sample a bit (okay, maybe quite a bit) after an hour or two of chilling. Remember George Washington’s advice, “Taste frequently.” Serve. Pour the eggnog into small glasses or cups and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. A bit of [whipped cream](https://www.rachelcooks.com/whipped-cream-recipe/) on top (or stirred in) is wonderful, too. ![Two glasses of eggnog sprinkled with ground spices.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-8-of-17.jpg) ## Adding Alcohol (Optional) Brandy, rum, or whiskey (bourbon) are most commonly added to eggnog. Each has its own unique flavor so experiment to see which one you like the best. Begin by adding a small amount — you want the wonderful flavor of your homemade eggnog to shine. For best results, add the alcohol of your choice when you stir in the vanilla, and chill before serving. ## What To Serve With Eggnog Sweet treats: For those with a sweet tooth, a plate of cookies like [Snickerdoodles](https://www.rachelcooks.com/snickerdoodle-recipe/), [Brigadeiros](https://www.rachelcooks.com/brigadeiros/) (fudge balls), [ginger sparkles](https://www.rachelcooks.com/ginger-sparkles-aka-gingersnaps/), or homemade [Lofthouse cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/peppermint-lofthouse-sugar-cookies/) are perfect. Decorated [cut out sugar cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/the-best-sugar-cookie-three-variations/) or [cream cheese spritz cookies](https://www.rachelcooks.com/cream-cheese-spritz-cookies/) are a festive choice. Savory treats: Try [baked Brie with cranberries and bourbon pecans](https://www.rachelcooks.com/baked-brie-recipe/), [sausage pinwheels with apple, sage, and Gruyère](https://www.rachelcooks.com/sausage-pinwheels/), or [easy slow cooker spinach artichoke dip](https://www.rachelcooks.com/slow-cooker-spinach-artichoke-dip/). ![Two cocktails made with egg and milk in a festive holiday scene.](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/egg-nog-web-14-of-17.jpg) ## Recipe Variations - Lactose free: Replace the milk with almond milk. - Natural sweetener: Substitute honey or agave for the sugar, if desired. Use the same amount. Store eggnog in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep three to four days. - ▢ 4 cups whole milk - ▢ 4 egg yolks - ▢ ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste - ▢ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing - ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing - ▢ 2 teaspoons whole cloves - ▢ 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch - ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons [pure vanilla extract](https://amzn.to/3DW4Rfz) - Add milk, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy. 4 cups whole milk, 4 egg yolks, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, more to taste, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnishing, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnishing - Pour mixture into a saucepan over low heat; add cinnamon stick and cloves. 2 teaspoons whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 inch - Cook the eggnog slowly for about 10 to 12 minutes after it starts to steam, stirring frequently until mixture starts to thicken. Slow is important! If you cook it too quickly, the mixture will curdle. Keep the heat low and do not simmer or boil. If you think the mixture is getting close to simmering or boiling, take it off the heat and stir vigorously to bring down the temperature. - Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and alcohol, if using (see note). Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon stick. 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract - Place the mixture in an airtight or covered container and chill for 7 to 8 hours or overnight. - Pour into glasses, and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top as a garnish, before serving. - Add alcohol: Stir in the desired amount of brandy, rum, or whiskey when you add the vanilla extract, before chilling the eggnog. Nutrition information is calculated without the addition of alcohol. - Lactose-free option: Substitute almond milk for the whole milk. - Storage: Eggnog will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days. Serving: 4oz., Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0\.001g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 199mg, Fiber: 0\.4g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 322IU, Vitamin C: 0\.03mg, Calcium: 168mg, Iron: 0\.3mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. ![](https://www.rachelcooks.com/wp-content/themes/rachelcooks-2024/assets/icons/wprm/wprm-supporting-r.svg) Share a comment and rating below! I love hearing what you think\!
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