The holidays wouldn’t be complete without eggnog, right? It’s kind of a staple of the season! Today, we’re sharing a delicious eggnog virgin drink that is just perfect for the kids (and non-drinking adults!) at your holiday parties! Did you know that, according to one theory about the origins of the drink, once upon a time, only aristocrats used to drink eggnog because the ingredients were so expensive? Thankfully, today it’s a different story. Eggs are relatively cheap (they went up in price for a while, but seem to be going back down now in my area!) and most of us have the majority of the other ingredients in our pantry or fridge. Check out this easy eggnog virgin drink recipe, then print out the recipe card for later!
Eggnog Virgin Drink Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add your egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
- In a medium saucepan, heat your stove to medium-high heat, add the cream, whole milk, and nutmeg.
- Stir often until mixture gets to a simmer.
- Begin to add a large spoonful of the milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Repeat this process one spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.
- Once all of the hot milk and eggs mixture has been combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
- Whisk constantly, until mixture reaches 160 degrees F.
- Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and stir again.
- Pour the eggnog into a pitcher or other container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled
- Serve with fresh whipped cream
- Enjoy
Print this recipe for later:
Tis The Season for a Delicious Eggnog Virgin Drink Recipe!
- Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Add your egg yolks and sugar together in a med. bowl
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
- In a medium saucepan, heat your stove to medium-high heat, add the cream, whole milk, and nutmeg.
- Stir often until mixture gets to a simmer.
- Begin to add a large spoonful of the milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Repeat this process one spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.
- Once all of the hot milk and eggs mixture has been combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
- Whisk constantly, until mixture reaches 160 degrees F.
- Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and stir again.
- Pour the eggnog into a pitcher or other container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled
- Serve with fresh whipped cream
- Enjoy
One quick tip before I let you run off to make your own eggnog virgin drink: if you’re not all that adept at separating egg yolks (I’m definitely not!), you can get a handy egg separator tool that will make it a breeze. Seriously, it’s awesome, such a lifesaver in the kitchen!
If you’re looking for more fantastic virgin drink recipes for your winter parties, especially for guests who just aren’t that into eggnog, check out a couple more of my favorites!
This Rockin’ Mocktail recipe is perfect for Christmas and New Years Eve! You won’t believe how easy it is to make, too!
Your guests will love this super classy Gold Mint Mocktail Recipe!
So tell me, do you love eggnog? How do you like to drink this seasonal delight? Share in the comments!
This is so festive! I love it!
I love all things Christmas, but miss out because I don’t drink alcohol. So excited to join in on the festivities with this one.
What an interesting way to make up some eggnog in a special drink. My youngest loves egg nog .. not so much do I. I will make something like this for the household members that enjoy eggnog though I think!
I will have to give this recipe a try. It looks so delicious and easy to make.
My husband is a huge eggnog freak so this would be perfect for him! I am constantly buying him cartons at the store I’d much rather make it!
This is a nice recipe for those family members not into alcohol.
Also, of course, this is terrific for the kids!
Eggnog is one of my favorites! This is definitely a must try! Love the other drink suggestions too!
Can you believe I have never had Egg Nog before?! I need to try this recipe!
I have never made homemade eggnog. I bet this recipe is just delicious!
My son has been wanting to make homemade eggnog. I will have to show him this recipe for it.
That sounds really good. I love eggnog, but I’m not a big fan of getting too much booze into myself, especially around the holidays. I can’t wait to try this.
That sounds so yummy. I love eggnog. The best part of this is that because it’s virgin, I can drink even more of it!
My husband is huge eggnog lover, so i know he would love this recipe. I only like it in moderation, a glass here and there but he could drink it all day everyday. These other drinks are great for the non eggnog lovers.
That sounds super yummy! I am definitely going to be making this.