Honestly, call me the eggnog enthusiast! While other kids eagerly awaited candy canes and hot cocoa during the holidays, I was the quirky youngster who lit up at the sight of that distinctive carton in my mom’s Thanksgiving grocery haul.

Where my friends and family would wrinkle their noses and dramatically protest at the mere mention of spiced, sweetened raw eggs, I was in pure holiday heaven. Each velvety sip delivered a symphony of nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla — almost like drinking liquid Christmas joy.

My family turned my eggnog devotion into our own holiday tradition, playfully betting on how quickly I’d conquer another carton. But they couldn’t deny the cozy perfection of those moments: me, curled up with my prized favorite glass of nog — a vision if you’ve never seen one before.

These days, my beloved eggnog has evolved alongside me, now enhanced with a splash (or two) of holiday spirits. Which now brings us to the real theme of this story: eggnog cocktails.

What Is Eggnog?

A beloved holiday drink, eggnog is a rich blend of milk, cream, sugar, and whipped eggs. This Christmas season favorite bursts with festive flavors, especially when topped with freshly grated nutmeg. While some enhance their eggnog with rum or brandy, others prefer the classic non-alcoholic version. British holiday traditions brought us this creamy concoction, which has evolved to include modern variations like dairy-free options so everyone can enjoy it no matter their dietary restrictions.

Eggnog Cocktail Recipes:

@cocktails

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Frozen Eggnog Cocktail

Ingredients

• 4 cups premium eggnog
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for garnish
• 2 cups ice

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine eggnog, bourbon, ice cream, and nutmeg.
2. Add ice and blend until smooth and slushy.
3. Pour into chilled glasses.
4. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg.

@boozybaby.co

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♬ Everybody Loves Somebody – Frank Sinatra

Eggnog Espresso Martini

Ingredients

• 2 oz eggnog
• 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled
• 1.5 oz vodka
• 0.5 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
• Ice for shaking
• Nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

1. Brew espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add eggnog, cooled espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur.
4. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
5. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
6. Garnish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.

@aheadofthyme

How to make homemade eggnog without alcohol #eggnog #holidaytiktok #holidaydrinks

♬ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas – Michael Bublé

Nonalcoholic Eggnog

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat milk, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until steaming (do not boil).
3. Slowly whisk hot milk mixture into egg mixture to temper the eggs.
4. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
5. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
6. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (at least 4 hours).
7. Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.

@themoodyfoody

Recipe 👇here is the coquito recipe Ive making for years! Coquito season is here, this recipe makes (2) 750ml bottles 🇵🇷 If you want to learn how to make the best coquito ever! I got you! ingredients 2/3 cup White rum Don Q is my favorite. You can ad more or less here 1/8 cup Spiced Rum or Dark Rum I like Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, or Don Q 151 1 can Sweet condensed milk 14 oz can 1 cup Evaporated Milk this is about half the can! 1 can Coconut Milk 13.5 oz can 1 can Cream of coconut 15 oz can (COCO LOPEZ IS THE BEST BRAND) 2 tsps Ground Cinnamon I always add more if needed 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract For the Tea 1 cup water 3 cinnamon sticks 8 all spice berries 6 cloves 5 Star anise 1 tsp cinnamon #coquito #boricua #puertorico #coquitorecipe

♬ Tu Con El – Frankie Ruiz

Coquito

Ingredients

• Coconut cream and coconut milk
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Evaporated milk
• Puerto Rican rum (optional)
• Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
• Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
3. Serve cold with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
4. Store in glass bottles in the refrigerator.

@caribeandco

🍶🇹🇹Trini-style Ponche de Creme🇹🇹🍶 With our Mexican Vanilla Bean Syrup 🌸 This is EPISODE 2 in our Caribbean Holiday Drink Series 🎄 This is Trinidad’s answer to eggnog, but with our special twist ➡️ Here’s how we made it: 6 large eggs Zest of 1 lime 6 14-oz cans evaporated milk 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup @caribeandco Mexican Vanilla Syrup 3-4 dashes Angostura bitters ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg ½ tsp cinnamon Whisk eggs over a double boiler 3-4 minutes until pale and slightly thick. Add evaporated milk, condensed milk, Mexican Vanilla Syrup, and flavorings. Cook 7-8 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, strain, and chill. Shake ice, rum (1 1/2-2oz per serving), and ponche de creme. Enjoy 🧊 Special thanks to Alicia’s Pepperpot for the recipe inspo✨🙏🏽 What’s YOUR favorite holiday drink? Comment below ⬇️ Check back next week for another recipe! Shop link in bio! 🛍️ #ponchedecreme #trinidadian #trinifood #caribbean #holidaydrinks #flavoredsyrup #flavoredsyrups #syrups #smallbusiness #smallbusinessri #shopsmall #blackownedbusiness #fyp

♬ One Side – Iyanya

Ponche de Creme

Ingredients

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except nutmeg to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.