Homemade Eggnog in 5 Minutes Recipe
This homemade eggnog recipe is a quick and delightful holiday cocktail, featuring a creamy texture, perfectly balanced spices, and a warming kick of brandy and rum. It comes together in just five minutes using a blender, making it an ideal festive treat to enjoy or share.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Eggnog Base
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- ⅓ cup brandy or bourbon
- ⅓ cup rum
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Garnish
- Ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Blend eggs and maple syrup: Add the eggs and maple syrup to a high-powered blender and blend on high speed for exactly 4 minutes. Use a timer to ensure the eggs are properly whipped, which ensures a smooth, creamy texture and helps with safety.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the milk, heavy cream, brandy, rum, and nutmeg. Blend for an additional 10 seconds on high speed just to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Transfer the eggnog to an airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, allowing flavors to meld and the drink to cool.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the eggnog well. Pour into glasses and garnish with ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Store leftover eggnog in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Adjust the amount of alcohol to taste or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- Use fresh nutmeg for a more vibrant spice flavor.
