What are the best eggnog cocktail recipes?
“Best” is open to some interpretation. Here are four recipes, each with their own charm: • Simplest Recipe Possible — takes ~10 seconds to prepare • IBA’s Official Egg Nog — Sanctioned by a bartending association • Food Network’s Egg Nog — a great start if you’re working with super fresh ingredients, but more of an emphasize on the egg nog as a dish rather than as a cocktail • Cocktail Chronicles Egg Nog — The best balanced recipe as a holiday drink in my humble opinion Let’s begin! 1. Simplest recipe possible: Buy egg nog from your local grocery store. Add 1-2 oz of brandy per 8 oz serving. 2. Brandy Egg Nog: Long Drink (highball) (From the International Bartender’s Association) 4.0 cl Brandy 5.0 cl Milk 1.0 cl Gomme syrup 1 yolk egg Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes, shake well. Strain into a highball with ice cubes. Sprinkle with fresh ground nutmeg. Source: http://www.iba-world.com/english… 3. Bourbon Eggnog (From the Food Network) Ingredients • 4 egg yolks • 1/
