Eggnog can be served with or without alcohol, and can be flavored with spices and liqueurs. It can also be used in coffee, smoothies, and baked goods, and can be presented in various ways.
Eggnog can be served in various ways, depending on taste preferences and the festive menu. It can be served without alcohol and infused with flavorings and cream for a mix of flavors and thick texture. Holiday spirits are often added for a spicy kick, including rum, brandy and whiskey as well as various liqueurs. The basic ingredients of the drink can be used in coffee and smoothies as well as cakes and desserts. All recipes can be served in many ways, in bowls, carafes or individual glasses.
While traditionally a spirit drink, eggnog can be served without alcohol and is often sold in supermarkets as such. Recipes vary, with some calling for large numbers of eggs and others calling for yolks only. Heavy cream can be added for a particularly thick texture, or a thinner version can be topped with whipped cream. Other seasonings include nutmeg, cinnamon, and various seasonal spices.
Eggnog may contain alcohol if served to adults. Typical choices include brandy, rum and whiskey. The drink may contain one or more liqueurs, and various liqueurs may also be added for a subtle flavor. Hazelnut, vanilla or even apricot liqueurs can be used, among others.
While many contemporary eggnog recipes call for just a splash of spirits, the traditional drink originating in Victorian England calls for significantly more liquor and without any additional ingredients. An 1862 recipe calls for filling a cocktail shaker 1/4 full with ice, then adding 1/3 shaker milk along with 1 tablespoon sugar and water, one egg, and a wine glass of rum, and a more of brandy. The whole cocktail is shaken, strained and served with grated nutmeg on top.
Various winter drinks incorporate the creamy seasonal favorite. Eggnog can be added to coffee, and commercial versions with the flavor are popular around the holidays. Homemade or commercial eggnog can also be mixed with ice cream and other ingredients to make a milkshake.
Occasionally, this drink is served as the main ingredient in a baked product or dessert. Cheesecake recipes typically call for eggs and cream, so slight changes can be made to give them the drink’s signature flavor. The flavor of eggnog can also be incorporated into biscuits, spreads and baked goods.
Presentation and serving style add up to an eggnog recipe. Small punch glasses are more common, although tall pints or wine glasses work for larger portions. It can be presented in a large self-service punchbowl or portioned individually. Decorated glass bottles or carafes can also be placed along a dinner or dessert table, placed in ice buckets to keep the treat cold. Baked goods can be presented on tiered displays, vintage boxes, or individual serving platters.
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