Eggnog.
One of the things that I like the most about living in the U.S. is to discover and embrace the country culture and traditions through food and drinks, especially for the Holidays. Today’s recipe is precisely a classic for the Holidays.Eggnog is to Americans what ponche crema is to Venezuelans. It’s the drink for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve and, like Venezuelan punch, it’s made of eggs, milk, cream and some kind of spirit. The Venezuelan punch is like liquid custard, the American eggnog is like a batter made of milk, cream and raw eggs and it is seasoned with baking spices.Eggnog comes from England where it was reserved for the rich: milk and cream were scarce and there was no refrigeration. Those who could afford milk and eggs to make eggnog, use to mix them with brandy or Madeira.In America, where dairy products were easily available as well as rum, eggnog became popular.
Like Venezuelan punch, Puerto Rican coquito or Mexican rompope, this is not a drink for vegans or those who are lactose intolerant. This is the real dairy stuff, rich in flavor and in calories too.
While researching for a recipe, I found eggnog made with bourbon, cognac and rum. Because Venezuela, my home country, produces some of the best aged rums in the world, I choose Ron de Venezuela Santa Teresa Añejo to make the eggnog we will drink on Christmas Eve.Since I don’t like raw eggs (but for my breakfast) I decided to cook them, the same way I do with my Venezuelan homemade punch. Not as cloying as ponche crema or coquito, the only problem is this eggnog is so good that you will want more than a cup. 
Salud!
One of the things that I like the most about living in the U.S. is to discover and embrace the country culture and traditions through food and drinks, especially for the Holidays. Today’s recipe is precisely a classic for the Holidays.
Eggnog is to Americans what ponche crema is to Venezuelans. It’s the drink for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve and, like Venezuelan punch, it’s made of eggs, milk, cream and some kind of spirit. The Venezuelan punch is like liquid custard, the American eggnog is like a batter made of milk, cream and raw eggs and it is seasoned with baking spices.
Eggnog comes from England where it was reserved for the rich: milk and cream were scarce and there was no refrigeration. Those who could afford milk and eggs to make eggnog, use to mix them with brandy or Madeira.In America, where dairy products were easily available as well as rum, eggnog became popular.
Like Venezuelan punch, Puerto Rican coquito or Mexican rompope, this is not a drink for vegans or those who are lactose intolerant. This is the real dairy stuff, rich in flavor and in calories too.
While researching for a recipe, I found eggnog made with bourbon, cognac and rum. Because Venezuela, my home country, produces some of the best aged rums in the world, I choose Ron de Venezuela Santa Teresa Añejo to make the eggnog we will drink on Christmas Eve.
Since I don’t like raw eggs (but for my breakfast) I decided to cook them, the same way I do with my Venezuelan homemade punch. Not as cloying as ponche crema or coquito, the only problem is this eggnog is so good that you will want more than a cup. 
Salud!Eggnog
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 2 Tsp. of vanilla extract
- 1 Tsp of freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch of ground cloves
- ¾ cup of Ron de Venezuela Santa Teresa Añejo
Instructions
- In the vase of a blender, blend the egg yolks, the sugar and the milk until creamy, at least 2 minutes.
- Pour this mixture in a non reactive pot and cook it over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, for about 10 minutes, being careful it doesn’t boil.
- Pour the mixture back in the blender and add the vanilla, cream, nutmeg, cloves and rum.
- Blend until frothy, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in a cup with crushed ice and dust with grated nutmeg.
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This is so interesting! I love to hear how the recipes are similar and different. I’m going to look for the Santa Teresa Añejo. Can’t wait to try it!
Best rum in the world!
Definitely a very festive, sweet and delicious drink for the Holidays.
Indeed! A must!
Eggnog is one of my husband’s favorite drinks in the holiday season. I have never really had a taste for it but making it homemade would probably taste amazing for him.
Just surprise him Becca! Both of you’ll love it!
Egg Nog is one of my most favorite drinks. I have never made it and that is a shame. This recipe sounds divine so this holiday season, I think I will make it instead of buying it.
You’ll love it!
Wow… I heard so many good things about this drink but never try it. I think I will give this recipe a go over this weekend. Thank for recommend this.
Thank you!
This looks so delicious!!! I’m gonna try this one out for the holidays!
Thank you Sandra!
This seems like a comforting drink for any occasion.
Very comforting indeed, Dominique.
This is looks new for me! I’ve never seen the egg in dessert. This looks so Delicious!
Oh yeah. Eggnog is a classic American drink for the holidays. Thanks for visiting.
This was an interesting read -I didn’t know the history of Egg Nog or that other cultures had similar drinks. Thanks for sharing this! Your recipe looks delicious.
Thank you!
I love eggnog. I will try to make it at home!
You’ll love this one!
Love eggnog! Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you!
YUM! Egg nog is one of my favorite holiday treats. I can’t wait to make some this year.
Yaaaaayyyyy!
I have all the ingredients! I will try making this. I have never tried eggnog but I would often read about it in books and magazines as well as in movies. hihi Will do it this Christmas.
A classic!
Can you believe I have NEVER tried Eggnog. This recipe looks amazing though!
You have to try it! It’s delicious!
I always wondered how to make eggnog. I never had it before but I do want to try it. So thank you for this recipe! I have some good rum at home, so I will definitely make it this holiday season.
You’ll love it Joanna!
Now you got it!
This looks really yummy. I would certainly like to prepare it by myself and see how well I can make it.
Go ahead! You’ll love it!
My husband loves egg nog. I need to make this recipe for him for the holidays
You both will love this one Tara!
I have always wanted to try making my own egg nog, so I am really pleased I came across your post! Thank you so much!
I have never had egg nog. I’m lactose intolerant so if there was a recipe without milk I would totally try it. This looks so good!
I can feel you! This recip is not for you, but I bet there will be a vegan version somewhere.
Looks and sounds so good! I never had them but it looks addicting! Yum!
It’s addictive. You’re right!
Can you believe I have never made eggnog! I love it, but need to actually try making it myself. This looks like a perfect recipe!
You’ll love this one Jessica!
Thank you Jessica!
This recipe looks yummy! I have tried eggnog before but to saw the least it was not a pleasant experience and I have not tried it again. This recipe is giving me confidence to try again!
Awwww! Thank you Jessica!