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Jeffrey Morgenthaler's Eggnog

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fresh Egg (white & yolk)
1 1/2 fl oz Superfine/Caster/Baker's special sugar (white)
1 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1 fl oz Spiced rum
3 fl oz Milk (whole milk/full 3-4% fat)
2 fl oz Double cream / heavy cream

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Toddy glass

Prepare

  1. Select a TODDY GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. Use the serve number selector (below the ingredients) to set the number of serves you want in your pre-batch.
  2. BLEND eggs to beat for one minute with blender on medium speed.
  3. Gradually add sugar (measured by volume in a jigger) as you blend for another minute.
  4. Continue to blend while adding other ingredients.
  5. Refrigerate for at least several hours to chill.
  6. Serve in chilled glasses.

Garnish

  1. Dust each cocktail with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 18.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg (white & yolk) — Eggs
  • Spiced rum — Nuts
  • Milk (whole milk/full 3-4% fat), Double cream / heavy cream — Dairy
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History

Adapted from a recipe created by renowned bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler and shared on jeffreymorgenthaler.com

Review

This pre-batched recipe benefits from an extended chilling period to allow the flavours to meld. Your choice of spiced rum will greatly impact your Eggnog.

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Comments & Discussion

Vaclav Alex Kyslik
Hello Difford's team,
just curious, how come the famous Clyde Common's Tequila-Sherry Eggnog (J.Morgenthaler) is not listed on Difford's? I think it's much better than the 'regular' ones. Cheers!
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Just so many cocktails! I'll prioritise adding Clyde Common’s Tequila & Sherry Eggnog.
score: 2
Vaclav Alex Kyslik
No rush! It's true that J.M. does larger batch recipe,
but he shared also a recipe for two, and I just divided it for one serve with a rich syrup instead of sugar,
so no blender is needed:

1 large egg
1.5 oz/40 ml rich syrup (instead of 37.5g sugar)
1 oz/30 ml añejo tequila
1.25 oz/ca 40 ml Amontillado sherry
3 oz/90 ml whole milk
2 oz/60 ml heavy cream

but I have adjusted the recipe for myself (a modern single serve version):

1 egg
30 ml Anejo Tequila
40 ml Amontillado Sherry
10 ml Rich Syrup
30 ml Heavy Cream
2 drops Saline solution

(Feel free to delete this if it's not needed. Thanks!)
score: 1
Jon Stanisz
How long will this stay good in the refrigerator?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Some age their eggnog for weeks, months and even years in the believe that, rather than go bad, it will improve with age.
score: 1
jacki inston
I'm all in favour of leaving 'egg nog' with oldies n americans.
1 whole egg and minimal alcohol,
oh no
Advokaat much superior, especially de Klok, try that instead, else any other made in either Netherlands or Flanders
😜
score: 4