Sherry Eggnog
Sherry Eggnog is a delightful twist on the classic holiday beverage, blending rich, creamy eggnog with the complex flavors of sherry.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Collins glass
- 5 ingredients
Sherry Eggnog
Ingredients
- Sherry2 oz cream
- Powdered sugar1 tsp
- Egg1 whole
- Milk
- Nutmeg
Method
- Shake sherry, powdered sugar, and egg with ice and strain into a collins glass.
- Fill with milk and stir.
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
What you need
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A shaker that seals
Two weighted tins beat three-piece shakers. They chill faster and never jam.
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The coiled spring holds back ice and pulp. Look for a tight coil.
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A fortified wine from the area around Jerez in southern Spain, made mostly from Palomino grapes. Styles run from bone-dry fino at about 15% ABV to rich oloroso and sweet Pedro Ximénez at up to 22%. Fino and manzanilla are dry, salty and nutty, a bit like olives and almonds. Oloroso is richer, and cream or Pedro Ximénez tastes of raisins and toffee.
See 6 Sherry drinksWhere it comes from
A holiday classic representing the enduring tradition of aged, creamy cocktails, Sherry Eggnog combines the festive warmth of eggnog with the sophistication of aged sherry. This seasonal beverage dates back to colonial America and remains popular during winter celebrations.
Tips from the bar
- Use aged sherry with complex nutty and dried fruit notes rather than dry varieties
- prepare eggnog base using pasteurized eggs or cooked egg yolks for food safety
- balance richness with warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon
- serve chilled in a rocks glass with minimal ice to preserve creamy texture
- garnish generously with fresh nutmeg for aromatic presentation
Twists worth trying
- Bourbon Eggnog
- Uses bourbon as primary spirit with traditional eggnog for American holiday classic
- Cognac Eggnog
- incorporates aged cognac and brandy for French sophistication
- Mulled Eggnog
- adds mulled spices like clove and star anise for warmth
What to eat with it
- Gingerbread cookies
- cinnamon sugar donuts
- roasted chestnuts
- spiced cake
- pecan pie
- sugar cookies
- holiday fruit cake
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Sherry Eggnog?
A Sherry Eggnog is made with sherry, powdered sugar, egg, milk, nutmeg.
What glass do you use for a Sherry Eggnog?
Serve a Sherry Eggnog in a collins glass.
What does a Sherry Eggnog taste like?
Expect rich, creamy, nutty.
What can I make with Sherry?
We have 6 drinks built around Sherry. See them all on the Sherry page.
More with Sherry
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