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.
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Shake above ingredients, except milk, with ice and strain into collins glass.
Fill glass with milk and stir.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
Best served immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours; stir gently before serving.
This recipe uses raw egg. For food safety, use pasteurized eggs or pasteurized liquid egg product if you're concerned about raw eggs.
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.
This drink is best served fresh. If made ahead, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours and stir before serving.
Medium-sweet fortified wines like port or madeira work, though they'll shift the flavor profile slightly.
Start with 1 tsp powdered sugar and adjust to taste before adding the sherry and milk.
