If we had to pick a single beverage that simply screams “holiday season”, it would definitely be eggnog. If you’re ready to ditch store-bought variety and prepare your own just in time for Christmas, here are a couple of things you should keep in mind.
Egg Tricks
Using raw eggs to make eggnog usually isn’t recommended for safety concerns. To make the drink safe, go for the commercial, pasteurized eggs or heat the milk-egg mixture over low temperature, ideally around 160 F, to stop it from over-cooking.
Spice Tricks
Eggnog wouldn’t be complete without nutmeg, and the way you use this spice can make or break your beverage. Grating it fresh will make your eggnog much better, and it’s also recommended to add the spices while the mixture is still hot to bring out their flavor.
Portion Control
You shouldn’t go overboard when drinking eggnog, because each cup packs a lot of calories, and consists of a significant amount of fats and sugar. In addition to being pretty unhealthy from a nutritional standpoint, some eggnog recipes call for a significant amount of alcohol, which can become a tricky combination if you had one cup too many.
