Spiked Eggnog with Rum is the quintessential Christmas cocktail. A sweet and creamy beverage with spicy hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, pairs so well a vanilla forward dark rum, you'll be making them all season long.
As soon as the season strikes, we always have a batch of Eggnog in the house. Whether it is plain on the rocks, or made into a fun and festive cocktail, we are always trying new ways to enjoy this seasonal favorite.
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- Why You Will Love This Spiked Eggnog with Rum
- Ingredients
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- How to Make this Recipe for Spiked Eggnog with Rum
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- How to Serve a Spiked Eggnog with Rum
- What to Serve with Spiked Eggnog with Rum
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- Spiked Eggnog with Rum
If you love eggnog recipes, you have to try our Baileys and Eggnog, French Toast Eggnog Bake, or our Eggnog Cheese (Instant Pot) version.
Why You Will Love This Spiked Eggnog with Rum
- Quick and Simple: Just pour, stir and sip. It is that easy.
- Minimal Ingredients: With just two main ingredients, it is a beverage you can easily make over and over again!
- Packed with Flavor: Rich and creamy cold eggnog, with a boozy punch.
Ingredients
Just a quick trip to the store, unless you have a favorite Eggnog recipe, and you will be ready to make this beverage in no time.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Eggnog: The base of the cocktail, store-bought or homemade both work well.
- Dark Rum: We prefer dark rum to offer hints of vanilla, but you can use light.
- Ground Cinnamon: Enhances the warmth.
- Ground Nutmeg: Enhances the spiciness.
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a lowball glass, measuring cup and a shot glass.
Substitutions and Variations
There are a couple ways to mix up this cocktail and make it your own!
- Light Rum: This can be subbed for the dark rum, it will be less sweet profile.
- Bourbon: Bourbon is a great alternative to pair well with eggnog.
- Spiced Rum: For an extra layer of flavor try a spiced dark rum.
How to Make this Recipe for Spiked Eggnog with Rum
Check out how quick and easy it is to make this cocktail in just a few simple steps.
Fill a lowball glass halfway with ice.
Pour eggnog and rum in and stir.
Sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Hint: For a more infused cinnamon flavor, which enhances the warmth in the eggnog, make a small batch with a few cinnamon sticks in it. Store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake well before serving on ice.
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How to Serve a Spiked Eggnog with Rum
Traditionally speaking, eggnog is often serve in a punch bowl (with or without alcohol) and served in a punch cup.
- Stirred: Served on ice, then stirred to incorporate.
- Glass: A punch cup is a short glass with a handle, but any a lowball glass work well.
- Garnishes: Ground cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the warmth and spice in the beverage. Add a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
What to Serve with Spiked Eggnog with Rum
There are many great food items to pair with eggnog (spiked or not).
- Nuts: Whether it is a handful of candied nuts or our Costco Pecan Pie (Copycat) recipe.
- Ginger Flavored Desserts: Ginger is a warming spice that goes well with the flavor of eggnog. Our Spicy Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are an excellent option.
- Chocolate Desserts: The options are endless. From mousse to pie, many chocolate desserts go well. You will love snacking on our Cookies from Devil's Food Cake Mix or Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars with this cocktail.
- Quiche: Mini or otherwise, quiche is a great pairing any time of day. You may want to try our Spinach Ham Quiche Lorraine.
- Eggnog Cheesecake: Try our Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe (Instant Pot) for a double dose of flavor.
Top Tip
We always prefer to use homemade Eggnog to ensure the best flavor, but store-bought works well and has a longer shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions About this Recipe for Spiked Eggnog with Rum
Do you have questions about Spiked Eggnog with Rum? Here are some helpful questions and answers.
If you have a traditionally punch cup, you can use that, but otherwise, any lowball glass is great.
This Spiked Eggnog with Rum is made directly in the glass it is served in and stirred. Alternatively, can make a batch in a pitcher or a punch bowl and stir prior to serving.
If you serve eggnog is chilled you do not have to add ice, but a very cold, creamy beverage becomes more smooth.
You make a batch in a pitcher and store in the fridge for 24 hours. Give it a good stir prior to serving.
This Spiked Eggnog with Rum is made with a 3:1 ratio, you can make it stronger by adding more alcohol. Alternatively, add less for a weaker cocktail.
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Spiked Eggnog with Rum
Equipment
- Measuring Cup
- Shot Glass
- Lowball Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 6 ounce eggnog
- 2 ounce dark rum
- ground cinnamon optional
- ground nutmeg optional
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a lowball glass halfway with ice.
- Pour eggnog and rum in and stir.
- Sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
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Eva Filer says
This is such a staple in our house during the holidays. We love making this cocktail in a pitcher for everyone to enjoy!
char keighan says
delish an packs a punch
Eva Filer says
This is a good one! A holiday go-to over here.