During the Beat's Holly Jolly Christmas Special, our hosts were treated with a delicious eggnog drink from Le Mal Nécessaire!
Of course, sharing is caring and we want to make sure your holidays are as tasty as ours started as!
Holiday Egg Nog
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1¾ cups whole milk (3.8%)
- 1¾ cups heavy cream (35%)
- 1 cup (Hennessy or Cognac/Brandy
- 1 cup (Spiced/ Amber Rum)
You can lower the alcohol content to half a cup of each spirit for a less strong/boozy nog!
Instructions:
Heat the dairy:
In a pot over medium/low heat, warm the milk and cream until hot but do not boil. Remove from heat.
Blend the eggs:
In a blender, blend the eggs on medium speed for 30 seconds.
Add the sugar:
With the blender running, slowly add the sugar and blend for another 30 seconds.
Temper the eggs:
With the blender still running, very slowly pour in the hot milk and cream to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Cook the custard:
Transfer the mixture back to the pot. Cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
Finish & chill:
Remove from heat and stir in the Cognac and rum.
Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Enjoy cold, topped with freshly grated nutmeg!