My husband used to travel quite a bit when he worked at IBM and he had friends all over the world. We were living in Florida at the time and since Tampa was headquarters for The IBM Information Network whenever one of my husband’s co-workers was in town for business we would get together for dinner or drinks. And many times they even stayed at our home, and when I look back I really think I should have charged IBM hotel fees…but I digress!
It was close to Christmas and we got a call from Tom, a friend in Washington D.C. that he was going to be in town with his wife, Marianne, visiting family and they wanted to get together for lunch. We met Tom and Marianne and had a great time at lunch along with a few Martinis. Then we proceeded over to Marianne’s Mother’s home in Clearwater and immediately upon arrival Marianne served us her Eggnog. Now, this is not just a seasonal Eggnog like your Grandma made. This is lip-smacking, long-lasting, sweet-tasting, swear-like-a-sailor buzz kill that would even get old Scrooge in a jolly mood! And I loved it!
Knock Your Socks Off EggNog
Recipe adapted from a friend, Marianne
12 eggs, separate
1 LB confectioners sugar
3 c. blended whiskey
1/2 + 1/3 c. light rum
1/2 + 1/3 c. dark rum
1 c. Peach Brandy
1 qt Whipping Cream
1 qt half/half
Separate the eggs.
Place the egg yolks in a VERY large bowl and beat until light in color.
While beating add confectioner’s sugar
Continue beating and add 1 c. blended whiskey, 1/2 c. light rum, 1/2 c. dark rum
Let mixture stand for at least 1 hour to dispel egg taste.
After it has rested start beating the mixture again and add, 2 c. blended whiskey, 1/3 c. white rum, 1/3 c. dark rum, peach brandy, whipping cream and half/half.
Refrigerate covered for 3 hours.
Beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into cream/booze mixture.
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, nutmeg and a candy cane as a stir stick. The Candy Cane dipped in the Eggnog was delicious!
This is a large recipe but you can half or quarter the recipe and it works out just fine!
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Oh my goodness…That looks sooo good. I wish I was having a party j so I could make this and drink it. Hmmm. There is still time to plan one I guess…hehehe!
oh yum! sounds divine!
Yum- I’m tipsy just reading this! Sounds fabulous,
Are you serious? Oh my word. I am no lightweight when it comes to drinking but I think this would lay me out flat.
What they refer to as loser drunk. But what the hell count me in anyways.
Now I know why you were asking about the peach brandy.
Oh my God, I have to have a cup. I love eggnog and that looks fantastic! I’ll have to find a bunch of eggnog drinking, booze loving,happy little elves that will indulge with me! Thanks for sharing!!!
I’m not sure your socks are all you would shed!!!
Sounds wonderful and looks even prettier! Merry Merry Christmas to you!
Yep, knock you on the floor eggnog!! I need some of that after this day of dancing around in the kitchen!!
Seriously! That eggnog sounds totally off the charts fabulous!!!
Holy cow….is that a lot of booze, or what? It sounds like the perfect drink for the holidays
All I need is a cup with antlers and I’d be a happy gal
Wonderful photos and recipe, Michelle! Loved the background story – LOL! I won’t even ask what happened after the Martinis and Egg Nog!
I stand by my tweet: Get the extra pillows and blankets ready, ’cause no one’s driving home after that!
now THIS is my kind of eggnog!! I can’t wait to try it. Especially with the Peach Brandy.
That sounds like an eggnog with a major kick like my neighbor always makes!
Mr. Magpie’s grandmother used to make a delicious “nog” and would put out a little crystal syrup pitcher with what she termed “flavoring”. Guess what that was?
LOL!
Merry Christmas, Michelle! Hope it’s your best ever…
XO,
Sheila
I’m always looking for a good eggnog recipe since I haven’t been thrilled by the ones I’ve tried so far. This one sounds fantastic!
With all that liquor in it, no wonder it would knock your socks off!! It looks divine.
This eggnog looks and sounds incredible! I’ll have to share this recipe with the Christmas party host.
This sounds delicious! Will definately be making this for Christmas!
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year Michelle!
That is eggnog dressed up in it’s holiday finest! It looks delicious!
I’ve been looking for a good eggnog recipe! This one sounds perfect! Happy Holidays, Michelle!
Wow! That looks delicious and sounds fantastic!
YUM!!!! I’ve never made eggnog that came out right, maybe this one…
I love eggnog but have never made it. You make it seem easy & I think I might give it a try! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I would have loved a glass or 3 of this gorgeous eggnog to make it through the holidays this year
Sounds awesome…hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Michelle!
OMG! Next year I hope to try this eggnog. Has anyone tried it with soymilk as opposed to half/half? I am lactose intolerant. While I can tolerate whipped cream, I can not tolerate half/half. I will have to give it a shot..pun intended! Thanks for another great recipe!
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