I call this drink Christmas Passion, having witnessed its efficacy first hand.
This is a traditional recipe, the richest recipe I know, a surefire crowd pleaser. This is about enough for four servings.
3 egg yolks
½ cup sugar 125 mls
2/3 cup dark rum 150 mls (I like Gosling’s but other people use amber rum, brandy or Canadian Whisky.)
1/3 cup Kahlua liqueur (100 mls)
1 cup whipping cream 250 mls
nutmeg
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar. Add the rum slowly, 15 mls at a time. When it is smooth, fold in the whipping cream, unwhipped or very slightly whipped. Pour into glasses, and grind a pinch of nutmeg (not too much!) on top.
If this seems too much for you, you can also make it lighter by using half and half cream (10% BF) or even skim milk. You can also whip the egg whites and beat them in, to diminish the booze ratio if you like. Personally, I advise to make the recipe as written.
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So I just listened to Gormley whine about having whipped cream in his eggnog. It’s not like he was going to drink a gallon of the stuff or all day long. You should have made him the full body version. I’m trying this recipe tonight and yes the cream will be flowing.
You go richard. How did the full court press version of the eggnog work for you?
The Full Throttle version was fabulous. You now have 2 more converts. I don’t think the store bought stuff will ever be in our house again.
you know the amazing thing is, given how easy it is to make the real stuff, that anybody actually buys the commercial junk.
Glad you enjoyed it.
great eggnog
Now I am a Gormley fan AND a James fan! Thank you for one of lifes little pleasures!!
Wow, James,
This is fabuuuulous!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you Danica. (and yeah, it’s bloody amazing isn’t it?)