eggnog martini

Now that the “Sex in the City” craze has cooled, you’re probably left with a cabinet full of martini glasses just collecting dust. So this holiday season, why not whip (or should we say whisk) up a delicious eggnog martini?

eggnog martini recipe

What You’ll Need

Makes 4 martinis

• 1 cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• ½ tablespoon real vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup whipping cream
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (cinnamon optional)
• Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Medium sauce pan
• Sieve
• Martini glasses

Let’s Do It

• Beat eggs, simple syrup and salt
• Slowly add milk
• Whisk ingredients until smooth
• Pour contents into saucepan over low to medium heat
• Stir until thick
• Remove from heat and allow to cool
• Strain mixture through sieve
• Stir in vanilla and bourbon
• Cover and refrigerate
• Mix in cream and salt
• Whip until frothy
• Sprinkle nutmeg
• Serve chilled
  

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