The Ultimate Christmas Egg Nog

I have never actually had egg nog before this year. But if you, like me, grew up on a steady diet of American TV shows on Nickelodeon the name has become synonymous with Christmas. I also never really knew what it was. Eggs, milk, booze, sounds a bit weird. However, I can now say that egg nog might be my new favourite thing to drink this Christmas.

It’s frothy, warm and thick and wraps you up in sweetness and cinnamon. If that’s not what you are looking for from a yuletide drink then shame on you.

Instructions

Step 1

Step 2

Measure the milk and cream into a saucepan and throw in the cinnamon stick. Place this onto a low heat.

Step 3

Bring the milk and cream mixture slowly up until it is steaming but not quite at simmering temperature.

Step 4

Separate your four eggs into two large bowls.

Step 5

Add the sugar into the bowl with the egg yolks. Whisk these together vigorously until the yolks turn light and creamy.

Step 6

When the milk and cream is good and steamy bring it over to your bowl. Place the bowl on a tea towel or something that will secure it while you whisk.