This gingerbread rum spiced eggnog is going to be your go-to boozy Christmas cocktail! Elevate your classic holiday eggnog with gingerbread spiced rum for the ultimate festive nightcap.
Eggnog is delicious on its own, but eggnog with gingerbread spiced rum is on another level. Creamy eggnog, spiced rum, notes of cinnamon and nutmeg… this cocktail is actually a holiday dream come true. Eggnog-based cocktails are my absolute go-to in the wintertime because they taste so homey and comforting - if you're the same, a mug of this gingerbread rum spiced eggnog will make you feel like you're drinking Christmas in a cup!
Here are some other holiday cocktail recipes you'll love: Mulled Apple Cider with Red Wine, Christmas Cranberry Garland Spritz, Peppermint White Russians, and Frosted Cranberry Margaritas.
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Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this gingerbread rum spiced eggnog:
- Irish coffee mugs
- eggnog
- gingerbread spiced rum
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- cinnamon sticks
- whipped cream
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Try adding a cream liqueur. There are no shortage of festive liqueurs around the holiday season - try adding a peppermint, salted caramel, or even a chocolate liqueur to this cocktail recipe!
- Holiday spices are endless. Cloves, cardamom, star anise... there are tons of other warm and cozy spices to add to this eggnog to make it even more festive.
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Make a batch in advance. This recipe is a great one to make a big batch and keep in the fridge - just give it a good stir and strain it into your glasses when ready to serve!
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Gingerbread Rum Spiced Eggnog
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- ½ cup spiced rum Captain Morgan has a great gingerbread edition!
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of cinnamon
- cinnamon sticks to garnish
- whipped cream to garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, mix together the eggnog and rum with ice until combined.
- Sprinkle in a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg and stir until incorporated (you can usually still see some specks of spice in the drink, but that’s fine!).
- Pour the cocktail into two glass mugs.
- Add some whipped cream on top, a cinnamon stick, a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg on top, and serve!
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