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Merry Christmas and Hubby’s Eggnog

December 22, 2012 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh

Old Fashion Eggnog Recipe from Spicie Foodie's Husband

It isn’t Christmas without eggnog! This recipe is a contribution to the blog from my husband, it’s his family’s old fashioned eggnog that he was kind enough to share with us.

When ever he makes it for others, it’s always a huge hit and I think you’re going to love it too!

 

Feliz Navidad from Spicie Foodie

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Filed Under: Christmas-Thanksgiving, Drinks, Holidays

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  1. Rosa says

    December 22, 2012 at 10:58

    A divine drink!

    Merry Christmas, dear!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 26, 2012 at 13:00

      Thank you Rosa and Merry Christmas to you too! Hugs

  2. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    December 22, 2012 at 18:04

    Nice recipe–and oh, how I do love good eggnog. Unfortunately, here in Mexico I just don’t trust the safety of raw eggs.

    Happy Holiday to you and yours, Nancy.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2012 at 21:43

      Thanks Victoria I’ll let him know. I understand your concern about raw eggs, but also I do think that if someone is concerned about raw eggs it wouldn’t matter what country they came from since salmonella can occur anywhere. We did some research to double check and everything we found stated that most cases of salmonella came from eggs farmed in areas where industrialized chicken farming is done.

      Feliz Navidad ;)

      • Chris says

        December 30, 2013 at 19:48

        While salmonella and other food borne diseases can be carried in “industrialized” eggs, it is just as common, if not more so in home grown eggs too.

        The common method of infection of the hen with Salmonella is through either vermin droppings being eaten by the hen or the hen consuming cockroaches. Once a hen is infected, she will always carry and transmit the Salmonella infection through all of her eggs.

        Small-scale egg operations have just as high, sometimes higher, incidence of infection as the larger industrialized operations. Just no inspection of small scale or backyard operations, leading to the appearance of lower infection rates.

        The only way to avoid Salmonella in chickens is to keep an extremely clean, vermin free operation, something very few small producers actually are able to achieve.

        I have been raising chickens for food and eggs for over 50 years now, love doing it, but the constant negative rap against the large egg producers is just not accurate, nor justified! The simple fact is proper, quick refrigeration, along with proper washing/cleaning of the eggs is the single biggest factor in reducing the exposure to higher levels of Salmonella bacteria in eggs. Most eggs have some Salmonella bacteria in them, but allowing them to stay warm, outside of refrigeration is what allows the bacteria to multiple inside the egg to a problem level.
        This information comes from the USDA and other scientific sources.

        I eat my own eggs raw and nearly raw often, but I keep a close eye on my hen’s conditions and get them chilled soon after they are laid.

        Nice recipe for nog! :)

        • Rachel says

          April 30, 2014 at 09:03

          Great info! Thanks for sharing!

    • Linda says

      November 26, 2015 at 13:31

      Worried about the risk of raw eggs, I cooked half the finished batch over low heat until thoroughly heated, then after cooling whisked in homemade whipped topping made with heavy cream. Thick, creamy & delicious, and no worries about raw eggs!

      • Spicie Foodie says

        November 26, 2015 at 23:46

        Thank you Linda for your tip and instructions, I’m sure many will appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving.

  3. Suzanne Perazzini says

    December 22, 2012 at 20:46

    Egg nog is such a Christmas drink and perfect for the cold weather you are having in the Northern Hemisphere right now. Merry Christmas to you too, Nancy and enjoy the break.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2012 at 21:47

      Hi Suzanne,
      Merry Christmas to you to sweetie! Thank you and you too enjoy the break. :)

  4. Erica says

    December 22, 2012 at 22:26

    Feliz navidad para ti y toda tu familia! The eggnog looks delicious…..thanks for sharing,Nancy!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:16

      Hola Erica,
      Muchisimas gracias y tambien Feliz Navidad a ti y toda tu familia. Thank you:)!

  5. Joan Nova says

    December 22, 2012 at 22:44

    Merry Christmas Nancy. I’m loving Yummy Pics — and I’ve only been leafing through it. I can see there is much to be savored and learned.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:16

      Merry Christmas Joan! That’s great and I’m glad to hear it.

  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 23, 2012 at 02:34

    Merry Christmas, Nancy! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Your eggnog looks scrumptious! :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:17

      Merry Christmas Laura! You too have a great holiday and thanks.

  7. Eha says

    December 23, 2012 at 03:47

    What a lovely recipe, getting better with every tad of cognac I add ;) !!! Whilst I am sipping, may I add all the warmest Yuletide wishes I know and hopes for a wonderfully successful 2013 for you and yours!!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:17

      Hi Eha,
      Thank you and a very Merry Christmas to you too. Best wishes for the coming year. :)

  8. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    December 23, 2012 at 12:23

    The eggnog looks so creamy and festive!
    Happy Holidays to you and yours too!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:18

      Angie,
      Thank you so much and happy holidays to you as well.

  9. Ramona says

    December 23, 2012 at 14:17

    Nothing says Merry Christmas like eggnog. Kudos to your hubby. :) Feliz Navidad to you and your family as well Nancy!! May the joy of Christmas fill your home. :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:19

      Hi Ramona,
      Muy Feliz Navidad to you and your familia too! Thank you and have a wonderful celebration. xx

  10. john@kitchenriffs says

    December 23, 2012 at 20:08

    I’ll have some booze in my eggnog, please. ;-) Really a nice recipe – I love eggnog, and this looks so great. Thanks for this, and Merry Christmas!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:19

      Thank you John and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  11. Phong Hong says

    December 24, 2012 at 00:50

    Thank God for pasteurized eggs! I have never tasted eggnog but it sounds very creamy and decadent. Nancy, here’s wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:22

      You should give it a try sometime. Thank you and best wishes to you and yours too.

  12. Magic of Spice says

    December 24, 2012 at 00:51

    Looks like he did a wonderful job with this eggnog…YUM!
    Happy Holidays again sweetie, much love and hugs!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 01:24

      He really did! Gracias Alisha, have a Merry Christmas. xx

  13. Mom says

    December 24, 2012 at 06:25

    We used to make this every Christmas. Have you ever tried the pasteurized eggs in a carton? I haven’t, I was afraid it wouldn’t taste good.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 13:38

      No my husband has never used pasteurized eggs but he suggested you give it a try. Thank you & Merry Christmas:)

  14. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    December 24, 2012 at 09:25

    Nancy, what gorgeous festive photos. I haven’t had eggnog since I was a child but making a jug of this today after the long walk I have planned. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes throughout the year. Wishing you happiness this Christmas and a thousand good things for 2013, Hester x

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 13:39

      Hi Hester,
      Have fun on your walk and enjoy making your eggnog. Thank you so much for the well wishes. A very Merry Christmas to you to and yours, as well as the best wishes for the New Year. xx

  15. vianney says

    December 24, 2012 at 10:03

    Your hubby is amazing to share his favorite childhood memory! Sweet! Happy Holidays Amiga~ Big Abrazos y besotes from Texas!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 24, 2012 at 13:40

      Hi Vianney, Thanks and I thought it was sweet of him too. Feliz Navidad amiga y tambien te mando un besito abrazo muy grande desde aqua.:)

  16. yummychunklet says

    December 24, 2012 at 17:32

    Eggnog is just so good right now! Yum!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 25, 2012 at 13:45

      Thanks!

  17. Evelyne says

    December 24, 2012 at 20:26

    I do enjoy a homemade eggnog and this one looks great. Happy Holidays to you too, enjoy family and food time!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 25, 2012 at 13:45

      Thank you Evelyne and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

  18. Yelena says

    December 26, 2012 at 03:03

    Dear Nancy! I wish you the best New Year ever and many happy days! Hugs and kisses to you.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 26, 2012 at 12:59

      Hi Yelena,
      Spasiba and the very best wishes to you too. Hug&kisses! :)

  19. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    December 26, 2012 at 14:32

    Feliz Navidad! Interesting, now I can make my own eggnog and then I ll try make egg liqueur to taste the difference. Thank you for sharing your husbands recipe with us, very appreciated.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 26, 2012 at 14:44

      Feliz Navidad to you too Helene:) It was our pleasure to share my husband’s recipe. Can’t wait to see your liqueur recipe -yum!

  20. Bettina Alkan says

    December 11, 2013 at 16:31

    Thank you for adding both measurement systems, it makes it so much easier, not having to convert. It sounds delicious and I am happy to have found your recipe. thank you so much for sharing.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 11, 2013 at 19:39

      Our pleasure Bettina, and enjoy your eggnog.:)

  21. Rosie says

    December 23, 2013 at 21:27

    I made this today and I have already sucked down 3 glasses by myself!!!! I’ve never made egg nog before and this was my first attempt at it. This was one AWESOME recipe!!! I can’t stop talking about it or drinking it. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2014 at 23:01

      Thank you Rosie! :)

  22. petra says

    December 26, 2013 at 02:15

    owh…what a delicious eggnog! My mum tried to make it and fuala! my whole family drank it about 3 cups/person!
    thank you for sharing this awesome recipe!

    Feliz Navidad!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2014 at 23:01

      Thank you Petra, glad to hear it!

  23. Michael Clark says

    January 21, 2014 at 23:28

    Just threw together a rough version of this in my kitchen… it was amazing! I made a single cup to test, promptly made two more.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      January 22, 2014 at 09:34

      I know, hubby’s recipe is that good!:) Thanks Michael.

  24. Hunter says

    November 9, 2014 at 21:01

    I am a 12 year old, and I LOVE the recipie. It was so very easy, anyone can make it. It is so rewarding to be able to drink eggnog you made, even when it not the holiday season. Thank you for this recipie!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2014 at 23:02

      Thank you Hunter! I love that you are so young and already making your own food — keep at it!

  25. Josey says

    November 22, 2014 at 16:59

    wow this sounds fantastic! i would love to try it but right now our chickens are not laying that many eggs.

  26. Kristen Henry says

    December 21, 2014 at 14:37

    Yum!!!! Had to tweak the recipe to make it lactose free. But still really really good. :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2014 at 23:03

      So glad to hear that you tweaked it for your special diet. Thank you Kristen!

  27. Janet Reeves says

    December 22, 2014 at 19:15

    love your recipe for eggnog. thanks for sharing. your page is beautiful ! love the colors !

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 22, 2014 at 23:03

      It was our pleasure sharing it, thank you Janet!:)

  28. Rylee says

    January 6, 2015 at 17:34

    This recipe is amazing! Best one yet :) thanks for posting. I love eggnog.

  29. LJ Bissonnette says

    August 16, 2015 at 09:06

    My family has always used the whites of the eggs in our eggnog recipe too. It’s practically the same except we also add 1 tsp of rum flavoring (gets the kiddies all excited, booze ya know) and we put the whites in a very clean, well chilled metal bowl and beat them on med until the whites form stiff peaks. We fold the whites back into the eggnog mixture in a chilled serving bowl. Then we grate fresh nutmeg over the top. Makes for a lovely presentation and still tastes amazing. The family has been making eggnog this way since at least the 1800’s, and to the best of my knowledge, no one has ever gotten ill drinking this eggnog. At least there are no family stories being handed down telling about any such thing occurring.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 16, 2015 at 21:02

      Wow, that’s amazing that the recipe has stayed in your family for so many generations. Thank you for sharing your story and eggnog process. :)

  30. Kattria says

    November 13, 2015 at 23:47

    Thanks for sharing your husbands recipie we tried it last year (2014) there is nothing better than eggnog during the holidays this recipie is great with or without the nog I hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving and Merry Christmas this year too and know we will be drinking your recipie for eggnog for years to come.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      November 14, 2015 at 22:33

      Thank you Kattria! Wishing your family a great Holiday season and enjoy the eggnog. :)

  31. Dawb says

    November 29, 2015 at 18:21

    How long will this eggnog stay good for?

    • Spicie Foodie says

      November 29, 2015 at 23:12

      Hi Dawb, In our house it usually doesn’t last more than 3 days. I would say try to consume it in 3 days, but if you add alcohol that could extend the shelf life. Enjoy your eggnog!

  32. Hero says

    November 30, 2015 at 21:56

    I’m finna go to the store get the supplies and report back.

    TONIGHT!!!

  33. Hero says

    December 1, 2015 at 00:54

    Ok, I made it a few hours ago and it tastes great honestly. Seriously, what are you guys waiting on?

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 2, 2015 at 00:46

      Thanks and glad to hear you’re enjoying it! Happy Holidays

  34. Kayleigh says

    December 18, 2015 at 07:04

    We are trying this recipe this year for the holidays. How many does it serve? We have lots of guests so i will be making several batches either way.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 18, 2015 at 20:44

      Hi Kayleigh,

      The servings are listed on the recipe as 6 to 8. Making a several batches is a great idea! :) Thank you have a great holiday and enjoy your eggnog.

  35. Rhonda Wilson says

    December 19, 2015 at 02:59

    Having just moved to Mexico this holiday season you just can’t run to the store and buy a container of eggnog, my kids were begging me for some and I myself love eggnog, this is one of the easiest eggnog recipes to make and it turned out delicious! One thing they do have here in Mexico is an abundance of whole milk and fresh cream, We made a double batch, one for the grown-ups and one for the kids.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 19, 2015 at 23:30

      Hi Rhonda,

      Welcome to México! My husband and I hope that you and your kids enjoy your eggnog. Thank you for trying it out and letting us know that you liked it. ¡Feliz Navidad!

  36. Brittishice says

    December 26, 2015 at 19:22

    Excellent recipe! Thank you! I will not be buying eggnog anymore!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      December 26, 2015 at 23:08

      Thank you and we’re glad to hear that! :)

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