After tasting the above0mentioned eggnog I found it to be missing something.
I should have guessed what it was simply by looking at the recipe!
It had no vanilla in it. After that I added a big splash of vanilla and another big splash of bourbon. Really good now!!! In fact, it's so good I made up another two quarts yesterday.
I still plan on making the Everclear recipe but I'll bottle that up for next year.
Been saving my empty screw-top wine bottled for that purpose.
Here's the recipe I used: (I did find it a little heavy on the ground nutmeg so I cut that back on subsequent batches.)
5 Minute Homemade Blender Eggnog
Author: Thechunkychef.com
▢ 4 large eggs the freshest you can find
▢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or superfine sugar)
▢ 1/2 tsp dried nutmeg
▢ 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
▢ 3 oz cognac (about 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp)
▢ 3 oz bourbon (about 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp)
▢ 1 1/2 cups whole milk
▢ 1 cup heavy cream
(vanilla)
Instructions
Add whole eggs to blender and blend on MED speed (or LOW if you only have a HIGH and LOW setting option) for 30 seconds.
Add sugar and blend another 20 seconds.
Add nutmeg, cinnamon, cognac, bourbon, milk and heavy cream and blend until combined, about 10-15 seconds.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for a day or so to allow flavors to combine and mellow.
TO SERVE:
Eggnog may have settled in the refrigerator, so either give it a good shake or two, or pour into a mixing bowl and give it a whisk to get everything combined.
Serve with some additional grated nutmeg on top, and an optional cinnamon stick.
