Cocktail Recipes

Alton Brown’s Aged Eggnog

Classic | Eggnog, | from Alton Brown

For Alton Brown's aged eggnog recipe click here.

Although most Americans think of eggnog as something they get out of a milk carton during the two-week period leading up to December 25, eggnog actually descends from sack posset, a strong, thick English beverage built upon eggs, milk, and either a fortified wine (like Madeira) or ale.

Add depth and complexity to this classic Christmas cocktail by using a mix of spirits and allowing it to age.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
6 whole 9 whole 12 whole 18 whole	Egg Yolks
1⁄2 pound 3⁄4 pound 1 pound 1 1⁄2 pound	Sugar
1⁄2 barspoons 3⁄4 barspoons 1 barspoons 1 1⁄2 barspoons	Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1 cup 1 1⁄2 cup 2 cup 3 cup	Half and Half
1 cup 1 1⁄2 cup 2 cup 3 cup	Whole Milk
1 cup 1 1⁄2 cup 2 cup 3 cup	Heavy Cream
1⁄2 cup 3⁄4 cup 1 cup 1 1⁄2 cup	Jamaican Rum	Appleton 12 year Rare Casks
1⁄2 cup 3⁄4 cup 1 cup 1 1⁄2 cup	Cognac	Maison Rouge VSOP
1⁄2 cup 3⁄4 cup 1 cup 1 1⁄2 cup	Bourbon	Elijah Craig Small Batch
1⁄8 barspoons 1⁄4 barspoons 1⁄4 barspoons 1⁄2 barspoons	salt

Notes

• Method: Build in a mixing bowl
• Pour: Add finished eggnog directly to mason jars
• Glassware: Low Ball
• Garnish: Grated nutmeg
• Special Prep:
  • Beat yolks with sugar and nutmeg in large mixing bowl until mixture lightens in color.
  • Combine dairy, booze, and salt in separate vessel and slowly beat into egg mixture.
  • Move to glass jars and store sealed in the fridge.