Gatherings full of fun and frivolity will be oh so much better when guests are served one or both of these delightful potables. No more eggnog in a cardboard container, this one will blow that storebought goo away! And have you ever tried a hot buttered rum? You must. Yours will be the happiest house on the block!
Hot Buttered Rum
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup dark rum
Bring water, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Serves: 4
Amazingly Delicious Eggnog
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups light rum, or to personal taste
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain and let cool for about an hour.
Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight.
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes, then overnight
Serves: 12
