Description
A festive and creamy cocktail that captures the essence of holiday cookies with flavors of vanilla, nutmeg, and peppermint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups eggnog (or a mix of cream and milk)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 drop peppermint extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggnog (or cream and milk) with sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Stir gently until well mixed.
- Add a drop of peppermint extract and mix in.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- When ready to serve, pour the cocktail into festive glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy canes over the cream.
Notes
Chill the mixture for best flavor and texture. Add whipped cream just before serving to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas, Cocktail, Holiday Drink, Festive Beverage, Eggnog, Cookies