Homemade Southern Eggnog
Creamy, boozy, not too sweet, and SO. GOOD. This Homemade Southern Eggnog is the perfect treat to serve all winter long.
Servings: 10
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ⅜ cup sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup bourbon
- Ground nutmeg for serving
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Slowly add remaining 1/8 cup sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Set aside.
- Beat cream to stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, fold egg yolk mixture into cream.
- Fold in egg whites.
- Stir in milk and bourbon.
- Place in covered container and refrigerate.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to serve this drink ice cold! It tastes so much better.
- This drink tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few days.
- Stir often when storing! It will separate after sitting in the fridge.
- Don't over beat the cream or egg whites! See the pictures above to know the consistency for each. Over or under beating will ruin the drink.
- Top with nutmeg before serving!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 83mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg