10 Holiday Eggnog Riffs You’ll Want To Try ASAP

Loews Atlanta Hotel presents its eggnog martini

Like many delicious classics, eggnog is a recipe that’s made its way around the world and is never quite the same from place to place. This creamy, often alcohol-filled seasonal delight is said to have originated in England as a treat for the wealthy, and made its way to the Americas in the 1700s where it became a symbol of the holiday season. Over centuries eggnog has evolved and found its way into cultures all over the world. From traditional sweet Coquito fresh out of Puerto Rico, to Curaçao’s pistachio-flavored Ponche Krema, to Aruba’s Ponche Aruba featuring spiced rum and amaretto, eggnog is a holiday favorite around the globe. 

Here are 10 festive eggnog recipes you should try this holiday season.

Peppermint Spice Eggnog Martini at Loews Atlanta Hotel 

Created by Tracy Martin, Bar Manager for Saltwood Bar, the cocktail is Christmas in a glass. Light, delightful and a beauty to look at, the Peppermint Spice Eggnog Martini is the perfect balance of mint and nog. Traditionally spiked with rum or bourbon, this eggnog cocktail uses vodka to lighten it up, and uses peppermint schnapps for that extra dose of holiday cheer.

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Absolut Vanilla

1.0 oz Peppermint Schnapps

1.0 oz eggnog

0.5 oz cinnamon syrup

Method: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients to the shaker and shake it up. Rim a martini or coupe glass with crushed peppermint candy. Pour the eggnog cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serves 1.

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