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Shaken · 1 serving

Eggnog

A quick single-serve eggnog with cognac, aged rum, whole milk, and whole egg.

Short answer

Eggnog is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, aged rum, rich simple syrup, whole milk, and whole egg. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Eggnog ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Eggnog ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2.5 parts
Aged Rum25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Whole Milk25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2.5 parts
Whole egg1 piece———
Nutmeg (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: A very light central dusting of freshly grated nutmeg

Method

How to make Eggnog

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one rocks glass and grate only enough nutmeg for a light final dusting.

  2. 02

    Crack one fresh pasteurized whole egg into a separate cup and inspect it before adding it to the shaker.

  3. 03

    Measure cognac, aged rum, rich syrup, whole milk, and the egg into the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly cold, then strain the mixture back into the empty shaker.

  5. 05

    Dry-shake without ice until smooth and emulsified, then fine-strain over fresh clear ice in the chilled glass.

  6. 06

    Finish with only the light central nutmeg dusting and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Eggnog taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Eggnog questions

What is in a Eggnog?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, aged rum, rich simple syrup, whole milk, and whole egg, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Eggnog take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Eggnog prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Eggnog alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B212https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4708/eggnog · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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