If bourbon is your whiskey of choice, also try this maple bourbon sour and apple bourbon smash! For this recipe, you can use homemade eggnog, or save some time and use the store-bought variety. Either way, this bourbon eggnog is exactly the elevation you’re looking for. Bourbon is a type of whiskey, made from grain mash including wheat, rye, barley, and at least 51% corn. It is native to the US (unlike other types of whiskey). Typically bourbon is a sweeter whiskey, that has notes of oak, spiced vanilla, and caramel. To pair bourbon with your eggnog, you’ll want to pick a bourbon that helps bring out the flavors already present in the eggnog, such as cinnamon and vanilla. If you’re a big bourbon fan, check out all of our bourbon recipes!
Eggnog: You’ll need 6 ounces of eggnog (homemade or store-bought) to make a single serving of bourbon eggnog. Bourbon: Add 1 ½ ounces of bourbon to your nog for a boozy, vanilla, caramel taste. Cinnamon and nutmeg: Add just a pinch of each spice to enhance the flavors already present in the eggnog. Cinnamon sticks: Adding a cinnamon stick or two is just for garnish, however, it does look inviting and smells great as you sip your eggnog. Optional (but highly recommended): You certainly don’t need to do this step, but it does make for a pretty and fun addition to your glass – try a cinnamon sugar rim to really take this over the top!
How to turn a single serving into a punch bowl of bourbon eggnog
If you plan to serve this bourbon eggnog cocktail for a dinner party or holiday occasion, you can easily turn this single-serving recipe into a big batch. All you need to do is turn every ounce into a cup. You will therefore need 6 cups of eggnog and 1 ½ cups of bourbon, plus half a teaspoon of cinnamon and half a teaspoon of nutmeg. And don’t forget lots of cinnamon sticks and rimmer for those festive glasses!
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