Christmas Yule Eggnog is a traditional holiday cocktail combining beaten eggs, cream, milk, and a double spirit base of rum and whiskey for a rich, velvety drink. This classic version delivers authentic flavor with proper egg tempering and balanced sweetness.
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Beat first the yolks and then, in a separate bowl, the whites of 1 dozen eggs.
Pour them together and add baking soda, Old Mr.
Boston Rum and sugar.
Beat into stiff batter.
Then add milk, sweet cream and Old Mr.
Boston Blended Whiskey.
Set in refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, stir again, and serve in punch glasses.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
Store finished eggnog in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks; the high alcohol content preserves it. Stir before serving; it may separate slightly over time.
The recipe uses raw eggs, which carry food safety risk. For safety, use pasteurized eggs or age the eggnog (the high alcohol content helps preserve it over weeks in the refrigerator).
The combination of rum and blended whiskey creates depth—rum adds warmth and sweetness, while whiskey adds oak and complexity. You can adjust the ratio to taste preference.
Yes, eggnog improves with age. Make it 1–4 weeks ahead and store in the refrigerator; the alcohol acts as a preservative and flavors mellow and marry.
Baking soda reacts with the egg yolks to lighten the mixture and add subtle fluffiness, creating a silkier texture.
This recipe yields approximately 3 quarts total with 8 oz rum and 32 oz whiskey. Serve in small cups (2–4 oz) as a holiday cocktail.
