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    Eggnog with Brown Sugar Bourbon Meringue

    Published: Nov 30, 2020 Modified: Sep 15, 2020 by Candice

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    Top view of meringue in a glass.
    Close up of eggnog.
    Eggog garnished with meringue and cinnamon stick.

    This cocktail combines holiday eggnog with a fun whipped topping! This dalgona-inspired spiked eggnog has a luscious eggnog base with a whipped brown sugar bourbon meringue topping. It's an eggnog cocktail you'll want to make over and over again this holiday season.

    Eggnog with whipped topping, garnished with a cinnamon stick.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why You Should Make this Recipe
    2 Ingredients & Substitutions
    3 Eggnog Base
    4 Brown Sugar Bourbon Meringue
    5 Eggnog FAQs
    6 More Whipped Drinks
    7 Eggnog with Brown Butter Bourbon Meringue

    Why You Should Make this Recipe

    A classic eggnog contains egg yolks, cream, nutmeg and the alcohol is usually a whisky or a rum. Because rum and whisky have notes of brown sugar and molasses, the flavor blends fantastically with a whipped sugar topping like a brown sugar meringue.

    Eggnog can be served with and without alcohol. When spiked, it usually contains either rum or bourbon. This recipe contains both rum and bourbon, with rum in the base of the eggnog and bourbon in the whipped topping.

    There’s a reason they say sugar and spice and all things nice: combining sweet brown sugar with a spice like nutmeg makes a delicious balanced flavor.

    It wasn't until my adult years when I had eggnog created by a mixologist friend that I was hooked. He wouldn't share his family recipe, so I set off to create my own version. After tons of eggnog, this wonderful creation was born, along with an eggnog gelato that is heavenly.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Ingredients for eggnog with brown sugar bourbon meringue.

    Traditional eggnog uses eggs, sugar, milk, cream, and nutmeg. This eggnog recipe uses eggs, sugar, brown sugar, milk, cream, nutmeg, rum, bourbon, and water.

    egg whites - this recipe beats hot brown sugar simple syrup into the egg whites bringing them to a proper temperature that is safe to eat.

    rum & bourbon - use alcohol brands that you enjoy drinking for this recipe.

    Eggnog Base

    To make the eggnog base you will need 5 egg yolks, sugar, milk (or coconut milk from a can), heavy cream, nutmeg, and rum. You can also use bourbon if that is your preference.

    Whisk the yolks and sugar together until pale yellow.

    Egg yolks whisked with sugar until pale yellow.

    Warm the milk, cream, and nutmeg until it just lightly simmers. Temper the egg/sugar mixture with the milk/cream mixture.

    Milk and cream simmered with nutmeg.

    Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring slowly and constantly. It should get to 170F.

    Remove from heat. Stir in the rum or bourbon. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

    Note: You can also turn this base into eggnog gelato very easily by adding it to your ice cream maker after it has chilled in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.

    Brown Sugar Bourbon Meringue

    To make the brown sugar bourbon meringue you will need the following ingredients: 5 egg whites, brown sugar, water, and bourbon.

    Bring the brown sugar and water to boil then simmer for 3 minutes.

    Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With mixer running, slowly pour in the syrup until shiny and stiff peaks form. Then, beat in the bourbon.

    Consistency of the different stages of meringue being whipped with brown sugar and bourbon.

    Note: The meringue works better when using a hand mixer (Amazon link opens in new tab) instead of a stand mixer. The stand mixer doesn't always combine the syrup properly and it is more likely to separate.

    Eggnog FAQs

    What alcohol is traditionally used?

    Eggnog is usually made with rum, brandy, bourbon, or a combination of the three. I like to use bourbon the best, but a combination of rum in the eggnog base and bourbon in the whipped topping is fantastic.

    What is it made of?

    A classic eggnog contains egg yolks, cream, nutmeg and the alcohol is usually a whisky or a rum.

    Is it bad for you?

    It is a very fatty drink between the cream, sugar, and egg yolks. Drink sparingly!

    Is it safe to drink?

    In this recipe, the egg yolks are brought to temperature in a saucepan making them safe to eat. The egg whites are whipped with a hot simple syrup, making them safe, as well.

    Whipped topping on a glass of eggnog garnished with a cinnamon stick.
    Garnish with a cinnamon stick for easy stirring.

    More Whipped Drinks

    As most of you already know, I love a fun whipped beverage. This is the only one that contains alcohol, and they are all fun to make and drink:

    • Dalgona Matcha Latte
    • Dalgona Chocolate Milk
    • Whipped Orange Creamsicle

    I do love a fun beverage (with and without alcohol), so be sure to check out all the beverages on the blog.

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    Eggnog with Brown Butter Bourbon Meringue

    This Dalgona-inspired spiked eggnog has a luscious eggnog base with whipped brown sugar bourbon meringue topping. Holiday heaven in a glass.
    Prep Time40 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Resting Time4 hrs
    Total Time5 hrs
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 309kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • Hand mixer
    • Thermometer

    Ingredients

    Eggnog Base

    • 5 yolks
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 cups cream
    • ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 4 tablespoon rum or bourbon

    Brown Sugar Bourbon Meringue

    • 5 whites
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon bourbon

    Instructions

    Eggnog Base

    • Whisk the yolks and sugar together until pale yellow.
    • Warm the milk, cream, and nutmeg until it just lightly simmers.
    • Temper the egg/sugar mixture with the milk/cream mixture.
    • Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring slowly and constantly. It should get to 170F.
    • Remove from heat. Stir in the rum/bourbon. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

    Brown Sugar Bourbon Meringue

    • Bring sugar and water to boil then simmer for 3 minutes.
    • Beat whites to soft peaks. With mixer running, slowly pour in the syrup until shiny and stiff peaks form.
    • Beat in the bourbon.

    Notes

    The meringue works better when using a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer. The stand mixer doesn't always combine the syrup properly and it is more likely to separate.
    You can also turn this base into eggnog gelato very easily by adding it to your ice cream maker after it has chilled in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
    The base can be made 1 day in advance. But the meringue is best made the same day. You can make the brown sugar simple syrup in advance and keep it in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 698IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you try this recipe?Don't forget to leave a rating and/or comment! And tag @ProportionalPlate on TikTok or Instagram... I'd love to see what you're making.

    This post was originally published in September of 2020 but was republished with FAQs in November of 2020.

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    1. Salima

      September 18, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot believe how incredibly luscious this egg nog is!

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      • Candice

        September 21, 2020 at 10:42 am

        That makes me so happy to hear, Salima!

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