Eggnog sprinkled with cinnamon and a side of cookies from Batter Bakery.
I'm not a big dairy person (in fact I only drink soymilk), so yesterday's craving for a rich and boozy glass of eggnog was more than slightly odd for me. I went directly to my twitter friends in search of a recipe to try and much to my delight my inbox was instantly filled with a few beyond scrumptious sounding cocktails!
Grace (Stripes and Sequins) sent me her grandfather's famous recipe (a favorite at her family's restaurant the Red Pheasant in Cape Cod) and I simply had to share:
Bouch's Famous Eggnog
1. Separate 12 eggs. Set aside and refrigerate egg whites. Beat eggs yolks with 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in 1/2 quart good bourbon (Early Times) and 1/2 pink dark rum (Myers). Stand for at least five hours (or overnight) in refrigerator.
2. Beat egg whites vigorously until stiff, gradually adding 1/2 cup confectioners powdered sugar; fold into egg yolk mixture.
3. Whip 2 quarts heavy cream until stiff; stir in and serve.
May I suggest drinking with a side of cookies while watching 'Love Actually' for a completely indulgent and festive afternoon treat.
29 comments:
Those cookies look amazing!
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Can you believe I've never had eggnog? My boyfriend loves it and claims he drinks it long after the Christmas season (I've never seen him chugging 'nog in the summer, though).
This looks delicious!
XO,
Doux Rousse
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I love in eggnog (in small doses). Even better? Eggnog with cookies! I usually buy it from the store, but something this year is calling for me to make it myself. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I'm pinning this!
oooh know what?! I haven't had eggnog in ages! I hope this Christmas I get to have some. I'm pinning this recipe for sure!
Wow, that looks delicious and I might just try this recipe....it's low fat right? ;-))
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Looks so delicious! Mmmmmmmm......
Hugs,
Flutra
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Is it bad that I want the drink and the cookies (and Love Actually) RIGHT NOW and it's only 8 in the morning? Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays!
Laura @ A Little Bit of Lacquer
As a child, I used to think that eggnog was gross but now I just love it (especially the boozy kind)! Those cookies look so festive and decadent!
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Oh yum!! Now you have me craving that treat and a dose of 'Love Actually'! Merry Christmas!!
Love this post! I definitely want to try the recipe! Thanks for sharing! xo, Christina
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I don't even like eggnog that much, but this recipe is enough to convince me to give it another try. (Really, anything with bourbon and rum gets me interested.) I just watched "Love Actually" last night, and now I feel like my experience was lacking without this! I'll have to have a repeat performance to compare...
Ali
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I've had eggnog before and I remember it being delicious....but now, for some reason, I can't rap my head around the whole egg thing. I wish it didn't bother me so much! That looks delicious!
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I am not big on dairy either. This drink sounds delicious and I will definitely be trying it over the holidays.
Happy Holidays Alicia! xo
Lynzy
Aw, I hope you make it! So delicious - you'll need a spoon! Happy Holidays. (I can't wait to watch Love Actually!)
mm love to cook, thanks for the recipe!
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I swear to you I JUST watched Love actually with my man! he had never seen it (he also hasnt seen a christmas story so we are doing that also) perhaps I should whip up a batch of eggnog for the occasion right? Check out my easy recipes for truffles over at www.SatinAndSalt.com ! No cooking required, you just have to know how to operate a microwave!
-Nico
@Satin and Salt - Oh a Christmas Story is such a good one as well... and truffles (such a treat)!
those cookies are so cute!
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Those cookies look so delicious! I don't think I've ever even had eggnog--I am not a fan of milk at all. But if you're able to have it, then maybe I should try it as well. Wishing you a happy holidays!
xoxo,
Victoria
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The perfect holiday treat!
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Last week my bf and I made homemade eggnog (his family recipe), baked cookies and watched the nutcracker on tv. I never understood the appeal of eggnog until that night. Glad you enjoyed some as well.
Great pics and blog.
kisses from NY:)
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xxx
This is an amazing light, refreshing and easy eggnog recipe. I don't fear the eggs, I just always use very fresh eggs. I have never tried any substitutions.
Ingredients:
4 large eggs – whisked in large bowl until frothy
Add all of these ingredients to the frothy eggs – mix well
1 QT (4 C) orange juice – I always use fresh
¼ C lemon juice
2 T sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
dash of ground cloves
2 QT vanilla ice cream – softened – spoon into above mixture, stir until combined
Refrigerate if not serving immediately
Just before serving –
1 QT (4 C) ginger ale – pour into mixture and sprinkle top with nutmeg
Happy Holidays – ENJOY!
Sounds like an absolutely fabulous afternoon!
I LOVE eggnog, but I only drink it this time of year. It's just something that screams "Christmas" to me. Hope you have a happy holiday! :)
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Yummm! This sounds delicious.
xo Josie
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I'm definitely gonna try it!!!looks amazing!thanks for sharing! i like so much when smth looks as well as it tastes)
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Looks great!
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sounds perfect! I just might have to do this ;) You have a really cool blog going on here. And I love how you recommended Love Actually :D
xxx Ninja (1milliondresses.blogspot.com)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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