A Rum Pum Pum Pum Eggnog Cocktail Recipe

Love it or hate it, eggnog is a staple during Christmas. Public opinion may have curdled on the store-bought variety, but in advance of the big day NUVO has a recipe for a homemade eggnog cocktail that will impress your guests while keeping it festive. Developed by Barnaby Malong, bar manager at Minami in Vancouver, this eggnog cocktail includes both rum and brandy and is sure to be a hit before or after Christmas dinner.

Eggnog Cocktail

Ingredients

1 ounce Alvear Pedro Ximénez solera sherry

1 ounce Ron Matusalem rum

1 ounce heavy cream (or any milk substitute)

1 ounce brown sugar syrup (heat equal parts brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until dissolved)

1 whole egg

1 pinch of nutmeg

Powdered cinammon, for garnish

Grated lemon zest, for garnish

Method

Combine all the ingredients except the garnishes in a shaker.

Shake heavily with ice.

Strain into a rocks glass.

Garnish with cinnamon powder and grated lemon zest.