Baltimore eggnog is a potent holiday cocktail that combines chilled eggnog with three spirits—brandy, Jamaica rum, and Madeira—finished with freshly grated nutmeg for warmth and spice.
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Combine ingredients in large punch bowl.
Serve in punch cups and top each serving with nutmeg.
Store the mixed cocktail covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; grate fresh nutmeg over each serving.
Yes. Mix the spirits into chilled eggnog up to 24 hours ahead; store covered in the refrigerator. Grate nutmeg fresh over each serving.
Cognac or VS brandy is traditional. Avoid flavored brandy; stick to a dry, neutral base spirit.
Sherry or Marsala wine works as a substitute, though Madeira's slight sweetness is traditional to this Baltimore version.
One quart of eggnog plus approximately 2 cups of spirits yields about 6–8 servings (4–5 oz cups).
Baltimore eggnog is served chilled. Do not heat; the original recipe calls for cold eggnog base.
