General Harrison’s Eggnog
Classic | Eggnog | from Anders Erickson
This recipe came from Dale DeGroff in December 2012 who said: "A personal favourite, adapted from a recipe from Jerry Thomas' 1862 How to Mix Drinks: a totally different take on eggnog – made as a single-serve drink it includes a raw egg, so you need to shake the hell out of it."
This cocktail is named after General William Henry Harrison, the American president to hold office for the shortest period. He was elected 4th March 1841 and died a month to the day later of pneumonia. Harrison was known for his drinking and cider was one of his preferred tipples. It is said that this eggnog was his favourite drink.
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1 whole | Egg | |
| 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml | Demerara Rum | El Dorado 8 Year |
| 0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml | Allspice Dram | St. Elizabeth |
| 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml 1 oz / 36.5 ml 1.5 oz / 55 ml | Rich Demerara Syrup | |
| 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml 6 oz / 150 ml 9 oz / 225 ml | Dry Hard Cider |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Low Ball
- Garnish: Grated nutmeg for garnish
- Special Prep: For best results in texture, dry shake (shake without ice) before chilling to agitate the egg.
