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If you want to adjust the quantity of the drink, just use the proportion 5 parts eggnog to 1 part liquor. If you want to make your own eggnog, beat 6 egg yolks until they鈥檙e frothy, then gradually add 2 cups (470 mL) of whole milk, 1 cup (240 mL) of heavy whipping cream, and 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar.

If you want to make your own eggnog, beat 6 egg yolks until they鈥檙e frothy, then gradually add 2 cups (470 mL) of whole milk, 1 cup (240 mL) of heavy whipping cream, and 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar. Stir in 1/4 tsp (.6 g) of nutmeg and 1鈦? teaspoon (2.5 mL) of vanilla. Nutmeg adds a nutty, sweet warmth to this cocktail, with almost a hint of spice.

Rum Holiday Egg Nog. On a smaller scale, you can make eggnog for just one or two people. This recipe also opts for rum, which makes the cocktail a little sweeter than the other liquor options. Again, the recipe requires very common ingredients, including heavy cream and extracts of almond and vanilla.

Kevin Gray is a Dallas freelance writer specializing in food, drinks and travel. He鈥檚 been covering spirits and cocktails since 2009. Eggnog, the creamy classic cocktail, is an essential part of the winter holidays. The recipe can vary depending on who鈥檚 making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk and cream, plus a spirit.