If you’d like, you can also make your own eggnog out of eggs, milk, cream, and sugar.

Avoid mixing beer or wine with eggnog since it might not taste very good. Serve your spiked eggnog with cookies, cake, or pie. Remember to always drink responsibly and not to consume alcohol if you are under the legal drinking age.

Try your eggnog with warm pastries, cookies, or even ice cream.

Other spices you can add include cloves and allspice. You can also mix a dash of vanilla extract into your eggnog if you want it to be sweeter.

Microwave times will vary depending on the power of your microwave and how hot you want your beverage. Warm eggnog goes great with a slice of chocolate cake.

Typically, the coolest part of your fridge is near the back. Avoid keeping eggnog in the door, since it may not be as cold as the rest of the fridge.

Since this cocktail is best served chilled, start with eggnog that’s very cold. If you want to adjust the quantity of the drink, just use the proportion 5 parts eggnog to 1 part liquor. If you want to make your own eggnog, beat 6 egg yolks until they’re frothy, then gradually add 2 cups (470 mL) of whole milk, 1 cup (240 mL) of heavy whipping cream, and 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar.

In addition, the vanilla will add a smooth sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creaminess of eggnog.

Feel free to experiment with different liquors, like amaretto or cognac in place of the brandy, or dark rum in place of the bourbon. To make a non-alcoholic version of this classic cocktail, replace the liquor with more eggnog, but add a few drops of rum extract to taste instead.

If your guests are serving themselves, place a shaker of nutmeg and a bowl of orange zest or cinnamon sticks next to the glasses. That way, everyone can garnish their own drink.

If you don’t have a blender, pour the ingredients into a mason jar, then seal it tightly and shake until it’s nice and frothy.

You can also add whipped cream, if you’d like.

Spice this drink up even more by adding 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of dark rum, if you’d like.

You can buy caramel syrup where coffee add-ins are sold, or you can make your own!

If you’d like, you can rim the glass with cinnamon sugar before you pour the drink. This drink is lighter and less rich than a traditional eggnog cocktail, making it a good accompaniment for a meal.

If you want a spiked version of this vegan treat, add 3⁄4 cup (180 mL) of bourbon before you strain it.