Does eggnog and whiskey go together?
Whiskey. Some people are partial to whiskey over bourbon or vice versa. The truth is, the both work just fine with a spiked eggnog. So if you have a cabinet full of whiskey, don’t bother buying bourbon, whiskey is every bit just as smokey and delicious.
What alcohol do you mix with eggnog?
While brandy is the most traditional add-in for eggnog, according to traditional recipes, the experts at Bottles recommend a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog a little more boozy, you can also add bourbon, though Bottles recommends sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the ‘nog’s flavors.
What is the best bourbon for eggnog?
The Best Bourbons to Mix with Eggnog
- Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 4.8 / 5 (129 reviews)
- Honey Bourbon – 50ml Plastic Bottle.
- Whiskey, 175 L (90 PF)
- Colorado Bourbon Whiskey.
- Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 750ml Bottle.
- Bourbon Whiskey – 175L Bottle.
What bourbon goes with eggnog?
What is the Best Bourbon for Eggnog?
- Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon $14.29.
- Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey $28.09.
- Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky $27.09.
- Wild Turkey Bourbon 81 Proof $29.97.
- Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey $31.99.
- Four Roses Bourbon $39.99.
- Angel’s Envy Bourbon $49.99.
Can I get sick from egg nog?
A possible concern is that eggnog made with raw, unpasteurized eggs could contain Salmonella, which is a pathogen that can cause foodborne illnesses.
Does store bought egg nog have raw eggs?
The answer is that most store-bought eggnog actually contains cooked eggs — although not in the sense of being scrambled or fried. The pasteurization process heat-treats the mixture so that potentially harmful microorganisms (such as salmonella) are killed or reduced.