Spiced Maple Bourbon Nog

Enjoy the holiday season with a rich and creamy homemade eggnog infused with warm spices and sweet bourbon. This decadent Christmas cocktail is perfect for bourbon lovers and will add an indulgent touch to your holiday celebrations.

Spiced Maple Bourbon Nog

A creamy homemade eggnog steeped with warm spices and spiked with sweet, rich bourbon.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz real maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz bourbon
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3/8 cup whole milk
  • 1/8 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/32 tsp whole cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg white (reserved from the yolk)

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg yolk until smooth and slightly lightened.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, nutmeg, whole cloves, and a pinch of salt. Do not boil.
  3. Strain some of the cream mixture into the egg yolk and whisk. Repeat until all the milk mixture is incorporated.
  4. Stir in the bourbon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Before serving, whip the reserved egg white until soft peaks form and use to top the eggnog. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.