Peppermint Eggnog

Name: Peppermint Eggnog
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 c.
Ingredients: 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 c. granulated sugar, divided; 2 c. whole milk; 2 c. heavy cream; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp. pure peppermint extract; 1 c. gold rum or bourbon (optional); Finely crushed peppermints; Peppermint sticks, for garnish

We took the classic decadent drink and made it even more holiday-riffic!

By Torie CoxPublished: Oct 31, 2022

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 c.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

What's better than rich, homemade egg nog at Christmas? How about a bright, sweet cup of peppermint nog, with a splash of rum or bourbon in it? Yeah, that's better.

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Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. pure peppermint extract
1 cup gold rum or bourbon (optional)
Finely crushed peppermints
Peppermint sticks, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Whisk together egg yolks, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Whisk together milk and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk hot milk mixture into egg yolk mixture. Return everything to the pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 175°F on an instant-read thermometer (mixture should be foamy and slightly thickened but will not fully coat the back of a spoon), 3 to 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
2. Step 2When ready to serve, whisk cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Whisk vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and 1/4 of whipped cream into egg yolk mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream in 2 additions. Stir in rum or bourbon, if desired.
3. Step 3Place peppermints on a shallow plate. Lightly moisten he rims of mugs or glasses, then dip in crushed peppermint. Pour eggnog into glasses. Serve with peppermint sticks.