Egg Nog time, bitchasses.

[buildakicker]

I actually switched to Silk Nog this year as I am trying to cut way back on dairy. The bad news is that it's not a perfect substitute for the real thing, but the good news is that you can drink like a gallon of it and you don't get sick. If there's whiskey in it after a couple you can't really tell the difference anyway...

Cashew milk makes an eggcellent base for a non dairy version imo. Just soak a cup of cashews overnight (or boil some water and pour over it and let sit for about 3 hrs) and then blend with equal (or more for thinner) amounts of water.

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[jackattack]

Cracked the 2018 vintage.

Meh... better fresh imo.

[mattig]

This thread inspired me to give this a go for the first time. Not disappointed. Used the recipe linked a few posts up. Didn't have sherry or much tequila, so mainly used bourbon and a splash of scotch. Turnt out much better than I would have thought.

[STLHD]

This thread inspired me to give this a go for the first time. Not disappointed. Used the recipe linked a few posts up. Didn't have sherry or much tequila, so mainly used bourbon and a splash of scotch. Turnt out much better than I would have thought.

I think it is best after 3 weeks. Really mellows out.

[mattig]

I think it is best after 3 weeks. Really mellows out.

Good to know. It definitely mellowed after 24 hours.

[BmillsSkier]

Nog season started three days ago and I’m gonna give it a go this year.

[teletech]

You can’t drink nog until the first Christmas party. It’s like playing Christmas music before thanksgiving. Used wild turkey 101 last year, maybe the best yet

[spanky]

Nine quarts of 2021 vintage jarred today. Combined with one jar from 2020.



Edit: Alton Brown’s aged eggnog recipe.

[evdog]

Decided to give the homebrew a go this year. Made a small batch this weekend combining a few recipes here and online. Halving the typical recipe I got 2L. First taste it was very sweet, like too much sugar. Pretty good though and very smooth.

[evasive_MT]

I made a 4x batch of Ruhlman this year. It turned out great. We’re out delivering 16oz amber bottles to friends tonight.

[buildakicker]

Double batch. First hour soak with spiced rum, second 3 hours with whiskey.

What is y'all favorite alcohol combos?

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[fool]

Double batch. First hour soak with spiced rum, second 3 hours with whiskey.

What is y'all favorite alcohol combos?

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How do you do different “soaks?” My favorite has been Alton Brown’s, iirc. If you’re looking for something different, Morgenthaler’s Tequila and Sherry is interesting.


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[buildakicker]

How do you do different “soaks?” My favorite has been Alton Brown’s, iirc. If you’re looking for something different, Morgenthaler’s Tequila and Sherry is interesting.


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Ohhh... Tequila. That would be interesting .

I soak the yokes and half the alcohol with the sugar first. Wait an hour and then add the cream and the rest of the alcohol. Then let it all soak. Supposed to "dispell the eggy taste" a little ...

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[Mustonen]

Double batch. First hour soak with spiced rum, second 3 hours with whiskey.

What is y'all favorite alcohol combos?

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I’m still enjoying the laphroaignog. Smoky…. But not to the exclusion of the bourbon, rum, brandy combo.

[fool]

I soak the yokes and half the alcohol with the sugar first. Wait an hour and then add the cream and the rest of the alcohol. Then let it all soak. Supposed to "dispell the eggy taste" a little ...

Intriguing...I haven't heard that before. Will try it out at some point.

[idahospud]

First pour of the season from a new batch made a couple weeks back and it's so good.

[evasive_MT]

I only have 1 pint left from last year. I had a bunch of other things on my plate this fall, so I didn’t make my eggnog as early as I’d like. It should be ready to pour this weekend.

We had dinner in the Chico Hot Springs dining last Christmas Eve, and a couple of my friends ordered their house eggnog while we were waiting in the lounge. I was proud when they told me it wasn’t anywhere near as good as mine.

I’ve stuck with the Ruhlman recipe, and my philosophy is to spend the money on quality dairy and eggs (or source local farm-fresh). Mid-shelf booze is fine. This year I used Evan Williams bonded for the backbone. I would have gone with Old Forester bonded if they had larger bottles, but I was making 5 batches and looking for 1L or 1.75L bottles just to make things easier. I also made 1 batch with Rittenhouse. I’m curious to see if the baking spices notes in rye come through.

Next year I might try a batch with Oban because I keep hearing that’s fantastic, but it’s not getting any cheaper.

[skaredshtles]

Anybody aged their eggnog for *years*?

My wife tells me to throw it out, but I'm resistant.

[Supermoon]

Anybody aged their eggnog for *years*?

My wife tells me to throw it out, but I'm resistant.

I had some from last year I was really looking forward to drinking this year, but it curdled at some point. I know some people have one or two year old nog, but maybe it takes some maintenance?

[spanky]

I made a large batch last year and then our family gatherings were cancelled due to omicron. I have about 2 gallons that are a year old that I hope are still good. Maybe I’ll crack a quart open this evening.

[BmillsSkier]

Nine quarts of 2021 vintage jarred today. Combined with one jar from 2020.



Edit: Alton Brown’s aged eggnog recipe.

I made a 4x batch of Ruhlman this year. It turned out great. We’re out delivering 16oz amber bottles to friends tonight.

Dream egg nog drinking party would be Ruhlman, Alton and Bourdain.

[m2711c]

bump fer mom’s nog…

Buying eggnog? That ain’t right....

[mud]

I love classic eggnog but this year I’m trying to be healthier.

[skaredshtles]

I had some from last year I was really looking forward to drinking this year, but it curdled at some point. I know some people have one or two year old nog, but maybe it takes some maintenance?

Mine has *no* dairy in it - the recipe I had I'd prepared to age it awhile and it explicitly said to leave out the dairy until you're ready to drink it.

My wife is adamant that it will kill me and she doesn't want to be around when I drink it.

[J. Barron DeJong]

Mine has *no* dairy in it - the recipe I had I'd prepared to age it awhile and it explicitly said to leave out the dairy until you're ready to drink it.

My wife is adamant that it will kill me and she doesn't want to be around when I drink it.

Some thinking that aging without the dairy gives better results (not sue if it’s been followed up/confirmed):

”If I had to live in a world with only year-old nog and fresh nog, I'd pick the fresh. Fortunately, we don't live in such a world, and we can compromise. My favorite results of the night came from mixing the aged and fresh nogs, so that I could capitalize on the complex new flavors in the aged nog while toning down its harsh edges and booziness with the fresh. Cook's Illustrated was on to something when they suggested leaving the dairy out of the aging step.”

https://www.seriouseats.com/is-aging...ggnog-worth-it