Festive Rum Delight

This traditional rum eggnog recipe offers a delightful blend of creamy textures and rich flavors, perfect for the holiday season. The smooth combination of heavy cream, aged rum, and pure almond and vanilla extracts creates an indulgent beverage that is sure to enchant your taste buds.

Festive Rum Delight

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this traditional rum eggnog, a delightful holiday beverage with a perfect blend of aged rum, pure extracts, and a touch of sweetness.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg (separated)
  • 2 teaspoons of superfine sugar, divided
  • 1 oz of heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pure almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 oz of aged rum
  • Garnish: Grated cinnamon
  • Garnish: Grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Begin by separating the egg into two separate bowls.
  2. Use a hand mixer to beat the egg yolk until it becomes creamy.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon of sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the beaten egg white into the creamy egg yolk using a spoon.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with the vanilla and almond extracts, along with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar, until stiff peaks form.
  6. Add the aged rum to the cream mixture and stir gently.
  7. Slowly fold the rum-infused cream into the egg mixture.
  8. Serve the eggnog immediately over ice, if desired, in a punch or martini glass.
  9. Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon.