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12/24/2011 National Egg Nog Day White Chocolate Eggnog

Source of Recipe

Food Network


Recipe Introduction

Egg nog is one of the most popular beverages served around the holidays. It is very appropriate that National Egg Nog Day is celebrated on Christmas Eve! The traditional recipe for egg nog is milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs, spices, and sometimes alcohol. The type of alcohol added depends on the country where it is made. In Europe, egg nog is made typically with white wine. Americans on the other hand drink it with bourbon or rum, while Peruvians use pomace brandy, and Germans use beer. There are a few theories to how egg nog actually got its name. One theory is that egg nog was at first called "egg n' grog" which eventually got shortened to "egg nog." Another theory is that its name traces back to the old English word for strong ale, "nog." This theory suggests that the combination of the words "egg" and "nog" refers to any drink that contains both eggs and strong alcohol. Regardless of how egg nog got its name, it has been a favorite holiday beverage for centuries! Make some today to toast the holidays and celebrate National Egg Nog Day!

List of Ingredients

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White Chocolate Eggnog


1 quart eggnog
1/2 cup white rum (recommended: Myer's Platinum)
1/2 cup white chocolate liqueur
1 cup whipped topping
Grated white chocolate, for garnish
Pumpkin pie spice, for garnish


Recipe



In a punch bowl, combine the egg nog, rum, and white chocolate liqueur. When you are ready to serve, whisk the egg nog to make it frothy and pour the mixture into cups. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the whipped topping into each cup. Garnish each with the grated white chocolate and a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice.