Single-serving eggnog

Written By Al Culliton

As with punch and flip, eggnog began as a large-format drink that eventually also became available in single-serving form. This shift reflects the changing nature of drinking and bartending in the nineteenth century. Single-serving eggnog is very similar to a flip, with the addition of dairy. This recipe is written for our “classic” mix of spirits; see the fortified wine and Texian recipes for variations.

INGREDIENTS

½ oz. aged Jamaican rum
½ oz. Cognac
½ oz. rye whiskey
1 oz. half & half
1 whole egg
Heaping ¼ oz. rich demerara syrup

Garnish: nutmeg

ABV LEVEL

Combine in a cocktail shaker. Dry shake. Add ice and shake. Double strain. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.

 
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