Combine milk, 1.5 cups of cream, and all other ingredients (minus the egg whites) in a blend and combine thoroughly. Holiday recipes to get you drunk and help you forget 2016". sbs.com.au. Archived from the original on 2017-04-27. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations— Title 21 - Regulation Number: 131.170 Eggnog". U.S. GPO. Archived from the original on 2017-12-24 . Retrieved 2015-01-03. For concerns about the safety of selling products made from raw eggs and milk, the U.S. FDA has changed or altered the definition of eggnog a number of times towards artificial replacements for the large number of eggs traditionally used. FDA regulations (as of January2015 [update]) require eggnog to contain at least 1% egg yolk solids and at least 8.25% milk solids. [39] [40] [41] [42] Some recipes for homemade eggnog call for egg yolks to be cooked with milk into a custard to avoid potential hazards from raw eggs.

Some of the most common to add are rum, whiskey, bourbon, brandy or even something like amaretto (my favorite!) or Kahlua. Each will add its own distinct flavor to the eggnog. There are variations in ingredients in different recipes. Traditional eggnog has a significant fat content, due to the use of cream, and a high sugar content. Ingredients vary significantly between different recipes. Alcohol used in different national and regional versions of eggnog include brandy, cognac, bourbon, whiskey, sherry, rum and grain alcohol. Canadian chef Heidi Fink states that one of the reasons people are making less homemade eggnog is that the beverage is expensive to make, due to its use of substantial quantities of cream, eggs, and spirits. [25] Concerns about the safety of raw eggs may be another reason for the decline in homemade eggnog making. [25] Commercially prepared [ edit ]

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Heavy Cream: An essential for making this extra creamy. But if you’re keeping it dairy-free, coconut cream works great.

Why? Because you will have to stand at the stove for about 25 minutes gently stirring your eggnog base constantly over very low heat until the temperature reaches 160 to 165°F (the temperature for making the eggs safe).The drink is more popular in the United States in the 2000s than the United Kingdom, despite the fact that it was developed in Britain and then transplanted to the American colonies in the 1700s. As of 2014, Canadians are drinking less store-bought eggnog. They drank 5.3million liters of commercial eggnog in 2014's Christmas period; this is less than in 1994, when they drank eight million liters. [25] Some of the possible reasons for the decline in Canadian eggnog consumption could be concerns about raw eggs (for homemade eggnog) and health concerns, regarding the fat and sugar content of the drink. [ citation needed] See also [ edit ] a b Donovan, Laura (11 November 2015). "People Are Outraged Over This Bloomingdale's Ad". attn.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Milk: Any type of milk works, whether it’s dairy or dairy-free, such as almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.

You certainly can! To make a spiked eggnog, omit the rum extract and stir in your alcohol of choice after the eggnog has chilled (right before you stir in the whipped cream). Eggnog gets a makeover". 16 December 2010. Archived from the original on 2017-12-16 . Retrieved 2017-04-30. a b c d e f Dias, Elizabeth (21 December 2011). "A Brief History of Eggnog". Time. Archived from the original on 2016-02-24. Trader Joe's Ghastly Chocolate Eggnog". Archived from the original on 2016-12-24 . Retrieved 2017-04-30. Non-Alcoholic: This recipe tastes just as delicious without alcohol. Simply omit it and continue the recipe as is.Baking Soda: Be careful when adding the baking soda to the boiling eggnog because it will bubble up and if your pan is not big enough it will bubble over. In Britain, the drink was originally popular among the aristocracy. [7] "Milk, eggs, and sherry were foods of the wealthy, so eggnog was often used in toasts to prosperity and good health." [14] Those who could afford milk and eggs and costly spirits mixed the eggnog with brandy, Madeira wine or sherry to make a drink similar to modern alcoholic eggnog. [7] Please note the cost and responsibility of returning non faulty or unwanted goods will also be the responsibility of the customer and there may be a collection charge for any items returned. Alcohol: Bourbon, brandy, and rum are ideal choices. I use a mix of alcohols, but if you have only one, that’s fine too. Light the sprig of rosemary, and then cover the flaming sprig with an upside-down shaker to dowse the flame and create smoke.