Every holiday season, something jolly and elusive comes to town, then disappears, not to be seen again for another year. No, we're not talking about Santa, we're talking about eggnog. When spiked with alcohol like rum or sherry this creamy companion is festive fuel. Ever wonder how Saint Nick does it all? He's got a spiked eggnog recipe like this and more Christmas cocktail recipes on deck.
While the exact origin of eggnog is unknown, culinary historians have traced it back to as early as the 13th century. Medieval monks would sip "posset,” a warm creamy drink made with wine or beer, sugar and egg. Eventually, the aristocratic drink made its way to early America where there was plenty of milk, eggs and rum to go around.
Instead of rum, this eggnog recipe uses cognac and sherry which you can easily find at the LCBO while you're shopping for the best wine to buy right now. Cognac and sherry are made from white grapes and will take you back to the first eggnogs, which were often made with wine and served in a "nog" (wooden cup) during the colder months.
Winter offered imbibers a natural refrigerator and alcohol was totally necessary because it made the milk safer to drink — which is why we still toast to the holidays with it today. And you can too with Miracle's spiked eggnog recipe below.
Miracle Toronto pop-up is on now until December 26 at 875 Bloor St. W.
