Ambassador's Morning Lift is a luxurious eggnog cocktail combining prepared dairy eggnog with cognac, Jamaican rum, and brown crème de cacao for a rich, warming holiday drink.
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Combine ingredients in large punch bowl and serve.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top of each serving.
Brandy or bourbon may be substituted for cognac.
Makes 10-12 servings.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or over ice; do not reheat.
Yes. Use 32 oz of your homemade eggnog as a 1:1 swap for prepared eggnog. Adjust alcohol proportions if your homemade version already contains spirits.
Any standard cognac (VS or VSOP) works well. Avoid premium XO cognacs, as their subtle notes get lost in the rich eggnog base.
Chill the mixture before serving over ice, or serve at room temperature in a punch bowl for gatherings. Nutmeg garnish is traditional.
Yes. Combine all ingredients in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Flavors will meld and improve slightly.
Substitute with 3 oz dark crème de cacao (white won't work well), or use 1.5 oz Kahlúa plus 1.5 oz chocolate liqueur for a similar depth.
