Christmas Drinks - Eggnog and a Great Competition
While the Duke of Strathmore and his family are celebrating Christmas at Strathmore Castle in the chilly climes of Scotland, they are warming themselves each night with a generous cup of eggnog and then later in the evening some mulled wine. Joined by newly weds Lucy and Avery Fox from the Duke's Daughter, the family are sharing good times and lots of love.To all my friends and lovely readers I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Eggnog- This is a drink which while a staple of North American Christmas celebrations, actually dates back to the middle ages. It crossed the Atlantic with the early settlers from England. The original eggnog recipe included brandy, but during the American Revolution, the enterprising colonists substituted rum. Modern variations of eggnog also include non- alcoholic versions and even custard (great over Christmas pudding).
Eggnog:
Ingredients.8 egg yolks3/4 cup granulated (fine) sugar2 cups whole milk2 cups heavy cream2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1/2 cup bourbon1/2 cup dark rum
Method.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the sugar together until mixture is slightly foamy.
Mix the milk and cream in a pot and bring to a simmer. Take it off the heat and mix half of it into the egg and sugar mixture.
Whisk in the rest of the milk and cream mixture and transfer the whole mixture back into the pot and put back on the heat.
Stir and heat until the mixture thickens, but do not let it come to the boil.
Remove the mixture from the heat and add the bourbon, rum and nutmeg.
Serve warm with extra nutmeg on top for garnish.An InLinkz Link-up a Rafflecopter giveaway
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