Baltimore Eggnog is a traditional holiday cocktail combining egg, powdered sugar, brandy, rum, and Madeira wine into a smooth, spirit-forward drink. The blend of three spirits creates a complex, warming flavor profile ideal for cold-weather entertaining.
Recipe Source
Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide
Check what you already have. We'll leave it off your shopping list.
CookOS may earn a commission from Instacart orders.
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
Fill glass with milk, shake well with cracked ice and strain into 12 oz.
Tom Collins glass.
Grate nutmeg on top.
Prepare the drink fresh and serve immediately, or refrigerate the mixed (unshaken) cocktail base up to 1 day; shake with ice before serving.
cocktail shaker · jigger or shot glass for measuring · fine-mesh strainer or cocktail strainer
This recipe uses raw egg. Use pasteurized eggs or pasteurized egg product to reduce food safety risk, or gently heat the mixture to 160°F while stirring.
Yes. Mix and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead. Shake with ice and serve chilled. The flavors meld and improve slightly overnight.
Madeira is a fortified wine from Portugal with nutty, caramel notes. Dry sherry or Marsala wine work as close alternatives.
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy is called for; any affordable, smooth American or cognac-style brandy of similar proof works well.
Serve chilled over ice or as a cold cocktail. Some prefer it warm in winter; gently heat without boiling if desired.
