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Top 8 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.

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.

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.

4. White Christmas

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

5. Cider Nog (non-alcoholic)

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

6. Low Carb Eggnog

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

7. Low Fat Eggnog

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

8. 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.

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