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    Eggnog and Baileys Cocktail

    Published: Dec 24, 2020 · Modified: Dec 25, 2024 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 44 Comments

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    It’s time to make one more special beverage to celebrate the holiday season. And I can’t think of a better starting point than eggnog, that creamy concoction traditionally served during the holiday season.

    This variation combines eggnog and Baileys Irish Cream, plus some vodka for a little extra punch. It’s a little decadent and entirely delicious!

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    Only 3 Ingredients needed

    • Bailey’s Irish Cream
    • Eggnog
    • Whipped vodka
    ingredients needed for the beverage

    **Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for detailed quantities and directions**

    How to Make this Eggnog and Baileys Cocktail

    This is a very simple drink. Simply add all 3 ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

    Adding ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    Pouring the drink into the prepared glass.

    Garnish, if desired, with a shake of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

    Oh, and maybe just a little whipped cream. It is the holidays after all.

    Eggnog Baileys cocktail garnished with whipped cream and nutmeg, plus a cinnamon stick.

    How to Add a Decorative Rim

    You'll notice above that I added a nice rim to the glass. I used a combination of brown sugar and nutmeg and absolutely loved the flavor it added to every sip. Simply delicious!

    To do the same, mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar with one teaspoon of nutmeg. Wet the rim of the glass with water or simple syrup (I use agave syrup) and then dip it in the brown sugar mixture.

    Alternatively, you can serve this drink on the rocks. It would make a fantastic beverage to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

    I mean, the guy’s been working really hard, and I’m sure he’d appreciate a break from all the milk.

    It still goes great with cookies. (ideas: cornflake marshmallow wreaths, coconut date balls, and thumbprint cookies)

    Best make his a double. 😀 🎅

    eggnog and baileys in a rocks galss that says Jingle Juice

    Variations

    The most logical question with this is “what is whipped vodka and is there a substitute”. It simply refers to a flavor infused vodka.

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    Take a whiff, it's an instant reminder of the smell of fresh whipped cream. I use it in my Orange Creamsicle cocktail, and now in this one.

    If you need a substitute, try vanilla flavored vodka.

    eggnog and baileys cocktail garnished with nutmeg rim, whipped cream and cinnamon stick, surrounded by Christmas holiday decor

    Whichever version you choose, this combination of eggnog and Baileys is the perfect toast to the holiday season!

    Did you know?

    Most historians agree that the drink now known as eggnog originated from the early medieval British drink called posset. Posset was used as a cold and flu remedy, and consisted of hot milk curdled with wine or ale and flavored with spices.

    The 13th century brought the addition of eggs. Eggnog crossed the Atlantic to the USA when we were British colonies.

    President George Washington was known to serve an eggnog-like drink to visitors which included rye whiskey, rum and sherry. His recipe reads as follows: “One quart cream, one quart milk, one dozen tablespoons sugar, one pint brandy, ½ pint rye whiskey, ½ pint Jamaica rum, [and] ¼ pint sherry."

    The recipe instructs cooks to "mix [the] liquor first, then separate yolks and whites of eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well. Add milk and cream, slowly beating.

    Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let set in cool place for several days. Taste frequently.” (Wikipedia)

    I think we can all agree that the “taste frequently” part of the recipe is the most important step! 😃

    More holiday cocktail ideas

    • Grinch Cocktail
    • Baby Yoda Cocktail (ok, not a holiday but so cute!!!)
    • Caramel Apple Cider cocktail

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    Eggnog and Baileys Cocktail

    The very BEST way to serve eggnog!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz vodka “whipped” flavor
    • 2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
    • 4 oz Eggnog

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Shake well and strain into glass of choice.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 187mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Nichole

      December 18, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      What’s around the rim though?

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      • Sula

        December 20, 2022 at 8:30 am

        I describe it in the "how to make" section, it's a combination of nutmeg and brown sugar. I hope you try it!

        Reply
    2. Nora

      December 09, 2021 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      Now that's what I call an boozy cocktail! Perfect for a boisterous celebration! I will definitely try it out!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 09, 2021 at 9:02 am

        Happy Holidays!

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