Amazingly Good Rum Eggnog Recipes

AMAZINGLY GOOD RUM EGGNOG

Steps:

• 1. Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• 3. Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

TRADITIONAL RUM EGGNOG RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Separate the egg into two bowls.
• With a hand mixer , beat the yolk until creamy.
• Beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon sugar until soft peaks form.
• Slowly fold the egg white and yolk together using a spoon.
• In a separate bowl, beat the cream with the vanilla and almond extracts and the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar until stiff peaks form. Add the rum and stir gently.
• Slowly fold the cream into the egg mixture.
• Serve immediately over ice, if you like, in a punch or martini glass .
• Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon .

EGGNOG (SPIKED WITH RUM)

Steps:

• Mix egg yolks, 2 cups sugar, rum, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight to "cure."
• Beat egg whites and remaining 1 cup sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Fold in heavy cream. Fold in the egg yolk mixture. Beat in half-and-half until well combined. Pour into lidded jars or containers, refrigerate, and shake before serving.