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brandy. While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(TGDHZt36CYi9wPAP186x0AU__28,

The more liquor you add, the longer it will keep — non-alcoholic eggnog should be consumed within 1 day; eggnog with 1/2 to 1 cup of liquor will keep for several days; and eggnog with 1 1/2 cups of liquor will keep for several weeks and continue aging and thickening quite nicely.

Eggnog is traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with brandy, rum or other liquor, and topped with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon sticks.

Eggnog Bar

• Eggnog.
• Spirits: rum, bourbon, whiskey, and/or brandy.
• Whipped cream.
• Syrup: caramel and/or chocolate.
• Spices: nutmeg, cinnamon (sticks and ground), and/or pumpkin spice.
• Crushed gingersnap cookies or red-hot candies, or cinnamon sugar for rimming glasses (optional)

Eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill bacteria such as Salmonella that may be present. If your eggnog recipe calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe. Adding alcohol inhibits bacterial growth, but it cannot be relied upon to kill bacteria.