Do you want to add something extra special to the holiday or get-together you are intended to organize with friends?
Deciding a perfect menu for the gathering is always a big deal. Serve your guests, Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog Recipe at this event. It is a creamy beverage well known for its uniqueness, rich aroma, and indulgent flavor.
It is a perfect combination of eggnog and spiced bourbon or rum. Milk, cream, eggs, and Southern Comfort are whisked together for a rich texture. Vanilla bean seeds, nutmeg, and cinnamon enhance its aroma and flavor. The sugar level is carefully balanced in it so each flavor is prominent in its place.
Its garnishing with a cinnamon stick or sprinkled nutmeg makes its representation appealing, likewise its taste. For many people, this drink is associated with their traditional cuisines as it’s a perfect drink for weekends, holidays, and special gatherings.
People love to serve it with pancakes or with gingerbread at festive events.
What Will You Love About This Recipe
Most of the eggnogs consume nutmeg as their main ingredient while vanilla beans are the major ingredient in the Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog Recipe. You might have tried several types of eggnogs but I assure you this one is the best!
Just give it a try. Your guests will surely appreciate you for presenting them with this awesome Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog drink. Its aroma is extremely pleasant and the taste is unforgettable.
You can customize the eggnog according to your taste palate and dietary preferences. You may make it alcohol-free as well. The creamy texture with the combo of vanilla beans feels extremely delightful.
Moreover, toppings of whipping cream, cinnamon, or nutmeg over the beverage doubles the joy.
Ingredients
- Southern Comfort = 3 oz (or spiced bourbon, or spiced rum 90 ml)
- Whole milk = 2 cups
- Eggs = 4 (separated)
- Whole cream = 1 cup
- Sugar = ⅓ cup (I use brown sugar – but you can also use regular white sugar)
- Sugar = 1 tablespoon (extra)
- Ground cinnamon = ½ teaspoon
- Grated nutmeg = 1 teaspoon
- Remove and save the seeds from one pod of vanilla beans.
Ingredients Description
- Cream and Milk: They provide a creamy base to eggnog.
- Eggs: Eggs provide a rich texture to the beverage.
- Sugar: It stabilizes the flavors of spices and provides sweetness.
- Nutmeg and Cinnamon: They provide warmth, aroma, and flavor to the drink.
Instructions for Making Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog Recipe
Step 1
In two bowls, separate the egg whites and yolks.
Step 2
Place the egg whites for later use.
Step 3
Now beat the eggs with a hand mixer or a beater at low speed till there is a slight color change.
Step 4
Slowly add 1/3 cup sugar to it.
Step 5
Beat continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 6
Add the cream, milk, Southern Comfort, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean seeds gradually.
Step 7
Mix the ingredients to combine well, then beat them for a minute.
Step 8
Clean the beater so you can use it later for beating the egg whites.
Step 9
Beat until stiff peaks form in the egg whites.
Step 10
Add a tablespoon of sugar to egg whites and continue beating.
Step 11
With patience, use a whisk and little by little add the peaky egg whites into the eggnog mixture.
Step 12
For a few hours, place it in the refrigerator.
Step 13
Serve chilled after stirring as some of the ingredients appear slightly separate after getting chilled.
Recipe Variations
Nutmeg and Cinnamon Powder
Sprinkle some nutmeg or cinnamon powder on top of the eggnog for a stronger aroma.
Whipping Cream
You can pour some whipping cream over the eggnog for a creamier taste, before serving.
Orange peel
Hanging an orange peel over the eggnog glass can produce a citrus fragrance that is captivating for many people.
Hot or Cold
It is a versatile drink. Depending on the weather conditions, you can serve it hot or cold.
Non-Alcoholic Version
You can customize the Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog according to alcoholic or non-alcoholic preferences. Just use any carbonated drink in place of alcohol.
Cinnamon Stick
Hanging a cinnamon stick with a ribbon over the beverage can also enhance the aroma.
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Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice Eggnog Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 oz Southern Comfort (or spiced bourbon, or spiced rum 90 ml)
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 4 Eggs (separated)
- 1 cup Whole cream
- ⅓ cup Sugar (I use brown sugar – but you can also use regular white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (extra)
- ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Grated nutmeg
- Remove and save the seeds from one pod of vanilla beans.
Instructions
- In two bowls, separate the egg whites and yolks.
- Place the egg whites for later use.
- Now beat the eggs with a hand mixer or a beater at low speed till there is a slight color change.
- Slowly add 1/3 cup sugar to it.
- Beat continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the cream, milk, Southern Comfort, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean seeds gradually.
- Mix the ingredients to combine well, then beat them for a minute.
- Clean the beater so you can use it later for beating the egg whites.
- Beat until stiff peaks form in the egg whites.
- Add a tablespoon of sugar to egg whites and continue beating.
- With patience, use a whisk and little by little add the peaky egg whites into the eggnog mixture.
- For a few hours, place it in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled after stirring as some of the ingredients appear slightly separate after getting chilled.
