Holiday Drink Recipes

The food isn't the only part of the holiday meal to get excited about! We're sharing two easy drink recipes, one alcoholic and one virgin, you can whip up to impress your guests!

Homemade Egg Nog with Whipped Cream

You won't believe how easy and delicious homemade eggnog is - thick and creamy with the perfect mild flavor and hint of nutmeg.

Ingredients:

• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ground cinnamon , for topping

Preparation:

1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer.
3. Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.
4. Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove.
5. Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). It will thicken more as it cools.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
7. Pour the eggnog through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or other container and cover with plastic wrap.
8. Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools. If you want a thinner, completely smooth consistency, you can add the entire mixture to a blender with 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth.
9. Serve in our Stemmed Coffee Mug Glass with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Store homemade eggnog in the fridge for up to one week. Makes 6 servings.

Apple Cider Old Fashioned

This Apple Cider Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail with a delicious fall twist for the whiskey lover.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 2 ounces good quality bourbon or whiskey
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 3 drops of bitters
• 1 apple slice, for garnish
• Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a lowball glass, like our Cut Crystal Old Fashioned Glass, stir together the apple cider, whiskey, maple syrup and bitters until combined.
2. Add in a large ice cube and top with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.

Makes 1 serving.