Eggnog

Post by **Lady Revel** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:54 pm

mmmmm, eggnog.

I am looking forward to my first glass of that holiday beverage.

Does anyone have any good recipes?

Both alcoholic and non welcome!

Thanks!

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:27 pm

Lady Revel wrote:mmmmm, eggnog.

I am looking forward to my first glass of that holiday beverage.

Does anyone have any good recipes?

Both alcoholic and non welcome!

For cooking, or that quick taste once a day throughout the holidays, I buy Publix brand and add a sprinkle of nutmeg and whipped cream.

But, for kick-you-in-your-@$$ entertaining, or on Chr-stmas Eve and Day, it's Martha Stewart's over-the-top recipe all the way.

Eggnog
(Martha Stewart Living)
Serves 26

This eggnog's rich, cloudlike texture is produced by separating the eggs and beating the whites before adding them to the milk mixture. The eggnog base can be made one day in advance; just beat in the stiff egg whites and whipped cream just before serving.

12 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups superfine sugar
1 quart whole milk
1-1/2 quarts heavy cream
3 cups bourbon
1/2 cup dark rum
2 cups cognac
Freshly grated nutmeg

In a very large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add sugar to yolks. With a wire whisk, beat in milk and 1 quart cream. Add bourbon, rum, and cognac, stirring constantly.

Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture. Whip remaining 1/2 quart heavy cream until stiff, and fold in. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Post by **sgt.null** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:05 pm

go to Wal-Mart, pick up eggnog, purchase, go home, drink.

sorry if that isn't much help.

Post by **Nathan** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:08 pm

I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:13 pm

Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?

History of Eggnog

Don't know how accurate it is...

Post by **Lady Revel** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:31 pm

Thank you, Menolly!

This is my first Christmas in Florida, therefore, I have never tried the Publix version of eggnog. I find most of their stuff is very good, so I have high hopes for the eggnog.

The Martha Stewart version sounds delicious!!!!

But good heavens, it sounds like you shouldn't have more than a cup, or you might end up having the spins!

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:55 am

I usually just buy the pre-made stuff from the dairy case at the grocery store.

It has never even occurred to me to add alcohol or whipped cream or spices to it.

You guys are giving me all sorts of ideas.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:44 am

the alcohol is the point.

Post by **Cheval** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:03 am

eggnog & Captain Morgan's spiced rum

Post by **matrixman** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:49 am

I love eggnog. No recipes - I drink it straight.

Interesting that, according to the site Menolly linked to, eggnog originated in England, yet Nathan has never seen it. Maybe it's only popular in certain regions of the UK?

Post by **Nathan** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:53 am

Menolly wrote:
Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
History of Eggnog

Don't know how accurate it is...

Thanks. Seems like we invented it then for some reason it became unpopular over here. I'll have to try some one day.

Post by **Lady Revel** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:11 pm

Cheval said:

eggnog & Captain Morgan's spiced rum

Now that sounds GOOD!!!

Post by **CovenantJr** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:04 pm

Matrixman wrote:Interesting that, according to the site Menolly linked to, eggnog originated in England, yet Nathan has never seen it. Maybe it's only popular in certain regions of the UK?

Very curious. I've never seen it either; I always thought it must be an American thing. I don't even know if it really has anything to do with eggs, and I was in my teens before I worked out it was a drink. I'll check out Menolly's link in a minute.

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:40 pm

I'm not much of a drinker, but a bit of whipped cream on top, maybe sprinkled with a bit of nutmeg sounds quite good.

Maybe I will experiment a bit this year.

Post by **Cail** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:44 pm

Eggnog is great with Jameson's Irish Whiskey. Add enough, and it doesn't matter what kind of eggnog you use.

Post by **High Lord Tolkien** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:47 pm

Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?

I've never had eggnog.
The name alone creeps me out.

But then again I've never had a cup of coffee either.

Post by **Warmark** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:53 pm

High Lord Tolkien wrote:
Nathan wrote:I've never seen/tasted eggnog. What's it like? Is it one of those things that only Americans have? Why is it popular around Christmas?
I've never had eggnog.
The name alone creeps me out.

But then again I've never had a cup of coffee either.

Me either!
Never had eggnog, aslo thought it was amerian, and i have never had a coffee before either.

Post by **Cail** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:54 pm

You guys have never had coffee? WTF?!?

I don't even know what to say about that......

Post by **Nathan** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:11 pm

I've also never had coffee. Or tea.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:11 pm

have you folks had a soda pop?

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