Brown Sugar Bourbon Eggnog Cocktail
A creamy, rich holiday cocktail that combines classic eggnog with the warmth of bourbon and the deeper sweetness of brown sugar. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla make it perfectly festive for cozy nights or gatherings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Small saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Fine strainer
- Glassware (rocks glass)
- Whisk
- Grater or microplane
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon Knob Creek or Four Roses preferred
- 4 oz eggnog homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon pinch
- ground nutmeg pinch, plus more for garnish
- 0.5 oz brandy or rum optional, for depth
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the heavy cream with brown sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar is melted.
- Pour the mixture into a cocktail shaker.
- Add bourbon, eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled and frothy.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and freshly grated nutmeg.