Sherry eggnog is a classic single-serve custard cocktail combining raw or cooked egg, powdered sugar, and sherry wine for a silky, warming drink. It's lighter and more wine-forward than traditional holiday eggnog.
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Fill glass with milk.
Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 12 oz.
Tom Collins glass.
Grate nutmeg on top.
Prepare the egg and sugar mixture up to 24 hours ahead in the refrigerator; add sherry and serve chilled immediately.
Raw eggs carry salmonella risk. Use pasteurized eggs, or gently heat the mixture to 160°F (71°C) before chilling to ensure food safety.
Yes. Mix the egg and powdered sugar, chill for up to 24 hours, then add sherry just before serving to preserve the wine's flavor.
Medium or dry sherry works well; avoid cooking sherry. Fino or amontillado are lighter options; oloroso adds richer, nuttier notes.
Yes. Keep a 1:1/3 ratio of egg to powdered sugar and 3 oz sherry per drink, and increase batches as needed.
Sherry eggnog uses wine instead of spirits like rum or brandy, resulting in a lighter, drier flavor profile and smaller portion size.
