Bourbon Eggnog is an easy recipe for the holiday season. Just add Bourbon and two spices to store-bought eggnog and you’ll have a delicious holiday drink in just minutes!
Bourbon Eggnog
A Bourbon Eggnog cocktail will put you in the holiday spirit. No need to make homemade eggnog when you can transform ready-made eggnog into a delicious drink by just adding spices and bourbon whiskey!
Eggnog and whiskey is a classic combination and cinnamon and nutmeg elevate this cocktail to a new level of deliciousness.
A cup of eggnog with a cinnamon stick stirrer and, if you want to really indulge, topped with whipped cream and freshly ground nutmeg, is a holiday treat that everyone will enjoy sipping on.
This recipe makes 6 servings, 3/4 cup each, but you can easily double or even triple the amounts and make a big batch of this delicious recipe for a crowd.
A punch bowl filled with boozy eggnog is ideal for a Christmas party or new year gathering.
Any way you serve it, a cup of eggnog is always a welcome beverage during the holiday season. Cheers!
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How to make eggnog recipe with bourbon
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- Combine eggnog, Bourbon, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve with cinnamon stick stirrers, if desired.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Top a cup of eggnog with whipped cream
- Add a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg
- Garnish with a star anise
- Rim your glasses with sparkle sugars
- Use your favorite bourbon whiskey
Substitutions
- Baileys and eggnog is a delicious combination too. Just substitute Baileys for the Bourbon in this recipe.
- Rum can be used in place of the bourbon
Storage
- You can make this recipe ahead and store it in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator.
- This Bourbon Eggnog will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 1-2 days
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
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Ingredients for bourbon eggnog recipe
- eggnog
- Bourbon
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
Bourbon Eggnog
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Ingredients
- 4 cups eggnog
- ½ cup Bourbon
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Instructions
- Combine eggnog, Bourbon, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve with cinnamon stick stirrers, if desired.
Notes
- Top a cup of eggnog with whipped cream
- Add a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg
- Garnish with a star anise
- Rim your glasses with sparkle sugars
- Use your favorite bourbon whiskey
Nutrition
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