Our boozy Bourbon Eggnog recipe is both decadently delicious and ridiculously easy to make for just two people. In other words, the boozy Eggnog is an ideal cocktail if you want to celebrate the holiday season at home with somebody special.

We decided to create a small-batch, boozy Eggnog recipe that we can enjoy at home.

We’re pleased as punch (pun intended) to report that we were successful in our mission. Not only is our homemade Eggnog recipe easy to make for just two people, but the boozy Christmas cocktail sips like a dream. We like it so much that we plan to drink it all year round.

Eggnog Cocktail History

The Eggnog’s history is long but sweet.   Some historians trace Eggnog back to the 15th century to England when monks drank Posset, a milky, spicy ale concoction while others connect it to British aristocrats who drank out of small wooden cups called noggins. However, nobody knows for sure when and where the popular milk punch was first imbibed.

Eggnog later achieved cult status across the pond in America where it’s become the star of Christmas parties throughout the country. Today, American grocery stores sell processed overly sweet cartons of it but without doubt, the best Eggnog contains fresh, natural ingredients.

Fun Fact
Farmers and patriots made Eggnog with fresh farm products and distilled liquor back in the day. Records show that founding father George Washington followed an Eggnog drink recipe that included eggs, cream, milk, sugar, brandy, rye whiskey, Jamaican rum and sherry.

Bourbon Eggnog Ingredients

These are the only ingredients required to make a Bourbon Eggnog at home.

Eggnog recipes run the gamut when it comes to liquor. Mixologists include dark rum, spiced rum, brandy, cognac and whisky in their Eggnog drink recipes, often combining two or more of these liquors.  We use bourbon.  The barrel aged liquor imparts vanilla and caramel notes to our Eggnog. We also add a splash of Cointreau to achieve a subtle hint of balancing orange acidity. Like many cocktails, Cointreau makes our Eggnog with bourbon recipe taste just a little bit better.

How to Craft Bourbon Eggnog for Two

You’ll love drinking Bourbon Eggnogs when you’re celebrating the holidays at home. Our recipe is ideal for a party of two.

Whisking the eggs is the most vigorous part of this Eggnog recipe.

Are Raw Eggs Safe?
You may wonder if drinking raw eggs is safe. As in the case with other drink and food recipes, there’s a small but real risk of contracting a foodborne illness when consuming raw eggs. We’re comfortable with this risk but want to disclose the elephant ‘egg’ in the room.The second step is to add sugar and continue whisking. Although some Eggnog recipes call for powdered sugar, we use granulated sugar in our recipe.Using granulated sugar achieves a level of sweetness that’s not cloying. Plus, this type of sugar is a staple in our home kitchen.

Heavy cream gives this Eggnog recipe its creamy, dreamy consistency.After fully integrating the sugar with the eggs, the next step is to pour the dairy and liquor into the bowl. Since this recipe doesn’t require a blender or mixer, you can guess what to do next…

Just when you think you’re done whisking this Eggnog recipe, you need to use a whisk one last time.Yes, this Eggnog cocktail recipe requires a lot of whisking. And yes, it’s worth the effort for the drink’s ultra-creamy texture.

By the time you’re done in the kitchen, the drink will be nicely chilled and ready for its final touch. Adding freshly grated nutmeg is the last step in our Bourbon Eggnog recipe. This traditional ingredient adds a nutty flavor and exotic aroma. Plus, nutmeg makes an Eggnog look like an Eggnog.

Eggnog Variations

We like to make our Eggnog recipe with bourbon but it’s not the only way to make Eggnog.  You can double or triple the ingredients if your intimate party is four or six people.