As I write this, Christmas is still a few months away but it is already at the top of my mind. What will I buy for everyone, what will I wear over the holiday, where will I celebrate it? Questions abound and so do some of the things that I look forward to every year when the holidays start.
One of those things is Eggnog. I’m not a huge fanatic of eggnog where I buy gallons upon gallons of the stuff when it finally arrives on store shelves but I like the occasional glass of eggnog as I put up a Christmas tree or decorate a window or do something else just as Christmassy. It is a tradition of the season and one that most people enjoy.
Now, however, you can give an old tradition a new twist with this delicious recipe that combines amazing coffee with a touch of eggnog for an amazing Christmas treat.
Eggnog Spiked Coffee
What you need:
You will change the amount depending on the number of drinks you are making. This recipe should make about 12 glasses of Eggnog Spiked Coffee depending on the size.
- 8 cups of Eggnog
- 4 cups of ice cream (you can mix up the flavor but most people prefer to use coffee ice cream)
- 1/3 cup of light brown sugar (make sure it is firmly packed in the measuring cup)
- ½ tsp of ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp of ground cinnamon
- 4 cups of coffee (you’re preferred blend)
- Whipped Cream for topping
Spike the drink by adding a ½ cup of whiskey to the recipe before you serve it.
Mix it up:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and spices. Mix until they are well blended.
- Slowly add the coffee to the spices, stirring until the sugar and spices are dissolved in the coffee.
- Add the eggnog and blend until well mixed.
- Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve or for an hour at least.
- If you are serving it spiked, add the Whiskey before serving, chill for an additional half hour.
- Serve in glasses with a scoop of ice cream and topped with whipped cream. Dust the top of the whipped cream with ground nutmeg or shaved chocolate if you use a chocolate ice cream.
Then sit back and enjoy a nice flavor-filled Christmas beverage.
