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Top 11 Eggnog Recipes

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Although the basic recipe for eggnog is the same (eggs beaten with sugar, milk, cream and some kind of spirit) there are a variety of recipes that cover most occassions where eggnog may be served.

Serve eggnog at a party in a large punchbowl with "puddles" of whipped cream spaced over the suface, top this with grated nutmeg and set out with glass cups or Irish coffee glasses for a decorative touch.

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1. Homemade Eggnog

Maker's Mark Eggnog - Maker's Mark Bourbon WhiskeyPhoto Courtesy of: © Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey

The traditional recipe for making eggnog. The recipe given serves 16 and is a perfect choice to keep holiday traditions alive at parties.

Homemade Eggnog recipe...

2. Rum Holiday Egg Nog

Eggnog Martini - Mount Gay RumPhoto Courtesy of © Mount Gay Rum

An eggnog with rum and a touch of almond for a delightful single-serving recipe.

Rum Holiday Egg Nog recipe...

3. Brandy Eggnog

A quick alternative to traditional "nog" that is perfect for making a glass or two at a time. If you're ordering eggnog at the bar, this is most likely what you'll get.

Brandy Eggnog recipe...

4. Bourbon Eggnog

A variation of the traditional eggnog that features Bulleit Bourbon and Hennessy VSOP Cognac. This recipe serves eight and can easily be adapted for an even larger crowd.

Bourbon Eggnog recipe...

5. Mexican Egg Nog

Mexican Egg Nog Cocktail - Sauza TequilaPhoto Courtesy: © Sauza Tequila
What I enjoy about this recipe is that it combines bourbon and tequila in the same nog mix. It's a delicious twist to the original. Use the base recipe from any of those above, simply switch out the spirits.

In a shaker filled with ice combine Egg Nog, Tequila and Bourbon. Shake to combine, strain, and serve chilled with a dash of cinnamon on top.

6. Cider Nog (non-alcoholic)

This pre-Prohibition recipe has all the egg and none of the nog, replacing the liquor with cider.

Cider Nog recipe...

7. Easier Than Eggnog

A fine, aged rum (DonQ Anejo) and a ruby port create the base of this unique and very easy shaken variation of eggnog.

Easier Than Eggnog recipe...

8. Low Carb Eggnog

Low carb dieters can still enjoy some nog with this easy recipe.

Low Carb Eggnog recipe...

9. Low Fat Eggnog

All of the taste and half the calories of other eggnogs.

Low Fat Egg Nog recipe...

10. Vegan Eggnog

That's right, an eggnog without eggs! The combination of tofu and soy milk creates an animal friendly nog that tastes very similar to the traditional recipes.

Vegan Eggnog recipe...

11. White Christmas

A nice mixed cocktail with an eggnog base. The Southern Comfort and chocolate liqueur mask the full flavor the nog.

White Christmas recipe...

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