Mike's Christmas Nog

Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of Mike’s Christmas Nog—a festive homemade eggnog recipe that’s as comforting as it is celebratory. Crafted with six luxuriously whipped egg yolks and sweetened with just the right touch of granulated sugar, this holiday classic gains its velvety texture from a blend of whole milk and heavy cream. Flavored with a splash of smooth vanilla extract and a pinch of warming ground nutmeg, the eggnog is elevated to a spirited masterpiece with the addition of dark rum and brandy. Perfectly chilled for serving, it’s garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a dollop of fluffy whipped cream for added holiday cheer. Simple to prepare and brimming with indulgent seasonal flavors, Mike's Christmas Nog is bound to be the star of your holiday gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 Large eggs
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.75 cup Dark rum
• 0.5 cup Brandy
• 0 optional Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
• 0 optional Whipped cream (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Separate the egg yolks from the whites, placing the yolks into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Save the whites for another use or discard them.

Step 2

Add the granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale yellow and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg. Slowly heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally to avoid scalding.

Step 4

Gradually temper the egg yolk mixture by slowly drizzling 1 cup of the warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly. This prevents the eggs from curdling.

Step 5

Return the tempered yolk mixture to the saucepan with the rest of the milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Then add the dark rum and brandy, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Transfer the eggnog to a pitcher or large glass jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

Step 8

When ready to serve, stir the eggnog well. Serve in chilled glasses or mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1498.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2853.6

Total Fat 131.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1430.6mg	0%
Sodium 692.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 175.2g
Protein 52.4g	0%

Vitamin D 454.7IU	0%
Calcium 807.0mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1182.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 34.5%