Maple eggnog with bourbon is a straightforward spiked cocktail that transforms store-bought eggnog with pure maple syrup and whiskey, delivering a warming holiday drink with complex sweetness and a nutmeg finish.
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Combine ingredients in large pitcher and chill.
Stir before serving.
Serve in punch cups and top each serving with nutmeg.
Store the mixed eggnog cocktail in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; serve cold or gently reheat without boiling.
Yes, but grade B has a deeper, more robust molasses flavor that pairs better with bourbon. Grade A is milder and less traditional for this drink.
Mix the eggnog, maple syrup, and bourbon up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Add fresh nutmeg garnish just before serving.
Yes—omit the bourbon and serve as a non-alcoholic maple eggnog, though the depth of flavor will be lighter.
Any standard bourbon (80–100 proof) works. Choose one you'd drink neat; avoid bottom-shelf options that overpower the eggnog.
Serve chilled as a cocktail, or gently warm it in a pot without boiling and serve hot for a winter warmer style.
