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Sherry Eggnog

Name: Sherry Eggnog Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Egg; 1 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 oz Balfour Cream Sherry; 1 Milk

Sherry eggnog is a velvety holiday cocktail combining fresh egg, powdered sugar, and Balfour cream sherry for a rich, warming drink. The balance of sweet sherry and creamy milk creates a smooth, elegant alternative to traditional bourbon eggnog.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide 50th Anniversary Edition

Ingredients

1 Egg
1 tsp Powdered Sugar

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2 oz Balfour Cream Sherry

1 Milk

4 Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Shake above ingredients, except milk, with ice and strain into collins glass.
2
Fill glass with milk and stir.
3
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill all ingredients and glassware before mixing for optimal smoothness and mouthfeel.
Whisk the egg with powdered sugar thoroughly until pale and slightly frothy to fully dissolve the sugar and incorporate air.
Add sherry first, then milk, stirring gently to preserve the silky texture — overmixing can break the emulsion.
Serve immediately after combining for best flavor and texture; the drink will separate if left standing too long.

Substitutions

Balfour Cream Sherry → Tio Pepe or Harveys cream sherry (similar sweetness and body)
Powdered Sugar → 1 tsp simple syrup (easier to dissolve, same sweetness)
Whole milk → Half-and-half or light cream (richer mouthfeel, slightly less volume)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours; stir gently before serving.

Common Questions

Can I use raw eggs in this recipe?

This recipe uses raw egg. For food safety, use pasteurized eggs or pasteurized liquid egg product if you're concerned about raw eggs.

What type of sherry works best?

Balfour cream sherry is specified, but other medium-sweet or cream sherries will work similarly. Avoid dry sherry, which lacks the sweetness this drink needs.