Kentucky Eggnog Spike

Kentucky Eggnog Spike
Kentucky Eggnog Spike
Here is the perfect present for those who indulge in holiday eggnog  — a mixture of spirit and spice to blend into the Christmas beverage. To make the gift complete, pour it into a beautiful bottle and tie a small nutmeg grater and some whole nutmegs around the neck with a festive ribbon.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 4 cups
Bourbon Rum Egg Nog Alcoholic Christmas Vanilla Brandy Cinnamon Nutmeg Bon Appétit Drink
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
  • Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 0 g(0%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(1%)
  • Sodium 2 mg(0%)
  • Calories 548

Preparation Pour bourbon, rum and brandy into 1-quart bottle. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into bourbon mixture; add pod to bottle. Using mortar and pestle or bottom of heavy small skillet, crack whole nutmeg into 4 or 5 pieces. Add nutmeg pieces, cinnamon sticks and cloves to mixture. Cork bottle tightly. Let stand in cool, dark place for 1 week. (Can be prepared 3 months ahead.)

Preparation Pour bourbon, rum and brandy into 1-quart bottle. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into bourbon mixture; add pod to bottle. Using mortar and pestle or bottom of heavy small skillet, crack whole nutmeg into 4 or 5 pieces. Add nutmeg pieces, cinnamon sticks and cloves to mixture. Cork bottle tightly. Let stand in cool, dark place for 1 week. (Can be prepared 3 months ahead.)