Chocolate Eggnog with Bourbon
It’s not like eggnog isn’t decadent enough but still…try adding chocolate and bourbon for a stellar treat worthy of holiday toasts!
I really love eggnog and while I might lament that it is not available year round, the truth is that if it were maybe it wouldn’t be so special? And then I made this Chocolate Eggnog with Bourbon and it was an ‘Oh my’ moment and I’ll miss it even more.
In Denver, we’re very lucky to have a local dairy that does home delivery and makes the best eggnog I have ever had. So thick that when my kids were young, we used to have to cut it with milk…it really was that rich and creamy and amazing and…well, you get my drift right?
Hats off to Royal Crest Dairy for always doing it right and especially now that it’s in Sprouts locally…yes! That it was perfect in this cocktail should be no surprise but the combination of eggnog, chocolate and bourbon sure were. I’m in love.
Listen, I know I’ve posted this recipe REALLY late in the game…but I made it for company last night and well, it’s either today or I wait another year…so here we are. Plus it’s easy enough to make if you have the ingredients. I’ve made my own eggnog and it’s fabulous too but not this time, this recipe today is not really a recipe for eggnog but one that adds an element I never thought of before and now am wondering why?
Chocolate Eggnog with Bourbon? It is seriously OMG amazing; before the holidays are over you simply have to try this. Really why have I never done this before??? It’s not complicated either; you combine chopped chocolate with cocoa powder and a small amount of milk and heat until the chocolate is melted and all is combined. I whipped the eggnog to get it frothy, added it to the cooled chocolate mixed and mixed in my favorite bourbon before grating additional chocolate on top. SO worth that little bit of effort.
If making your own is your thing, I did make my own last year. While I will gamble with using fresh eggs in some dishes, when I set out to make an eggnog recipe for a cocktail last year I decided to not risk it for others and I have to be honest, I expected to be disappointed.
You know, thinking that somehow the heat would totally ruin the finished result? I was wrong, completely wrong. So if you are inclined to make your own, try this Homemade Vanilla Eggnog with Bourbon which is heated enough to make it safe for all…and just add the chocolate component.
Have I mentioned this is amazing? I have? More than once? I just can’t get over how delicious the combination of chocolate and bourbon are in eggnog…you must try it too!
The most important part of this cocktail is the quality of ingredients. You may not have access to a local product like I do but buy a good product. Use top quality eggnog, chocolate and bourbon and the result will hopefully astound you too.
I’m not going to say it again but I could, oh what the heck…it is SO good! I’ve got to get out and find some more eggnog stat…if the word gets out in Denver about this recipe; I won’t be able to find any Royal Crest Dairy Eggnog at Sprouts for New Years and it just won’t be the same…so I’m off to the market and you should be too; quick, like a bunny…get your eggnog now!
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Chocolate Eggnog with Bourbon
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- â…“ cup milk
- 2 cups eggnog
- 4-6 ounces bourbon I prefer mine on the light side; but it’s up to you!
- Shaved chocolate for garnish
Instructions
- Place chocolate, cocoa powder and milk in a heatproof bowl and put over a bowl of simmering water. Heat and whisk until the chocolate has melted and is incorporated with the milk. Remove from heat and cool.
- Beat eggnog in a stand mixer for about 5 minutes. Lower speed to low and slowly add milk/chocolate mixture and whisk until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Add bourbon and mix until combined. Chill for at least one hour.
- Divide between glasses and serve garnished with shaved chocolate.
Creamy eggnog, rich cocoa notes, and the warmth of bourbon combine to create the Chocolate Eggnog Bourbon, a rich and festive take on a holiday tradition. This indulgent drink perfectly balances sweetness, spice, and smoothness for a cozy seasonal treat.