Holiday Eggnog White Russian
Looking for the perfect holiday dessert cocktail? This easy Eggnog White Russian swaps cream or milk for velvety eggnog, creating a rich and festive twist on the classic White Russian. It's a simple, yet elegant drink for holiday parties or cozy winter nights at home.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker (optional)
- stirrer
- lowball (AKA rocks or old-fashioned) drinking glasses (or any glass that holds about 8-10 ounces)
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa
- 1-2 dashes coffee bitters or ¼ ounce brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 ounces plain, non-alcoholic eggnog
- ice
- freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
Option 1: Layered & Stirred
- Fill a lowball glass with ice. Add the vodka, followed by the coffee liqueur, and the coffee bitters (or coffee). Top with the eggnog, and stir lightly to create a marbled effect, or stir fully for a more uniform cocktail. Garnish and serve immediately.1 ounce vodka, 1 ounce coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa, 1-2 dashes coffee bitters or ¼ ounce brewed coffee, cooled, 2 ounces plain, non-alcoholic eggnog, ice, freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon stick for garnish
Option 2: Shaken & Creamy (Cocktail Shaker)
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker, followed by all of the ingredients. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, or until everything is cold and frothy. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose a pure, classic eggnog. Look for ingredients such as milk or cream, sugar, egg yolks, and warm spices. Borden and Turkey Hill are common brands in the United States.
- Avoid additives when possible. Skip brands that rely heavily on thickeners, artificial flavors or colors, and high-fructose corn syrup. These can taste overly sweet and "fake".
- Look for alcohol-free eggnog. Many eggnogs come prepared with alcohol. Look for plain, alcohol-free eggnog.
- Make your own. Homemade is always best, so if you have a favorite eggnog recipe, now is the time to use it!
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.1mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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