What ingredients are in a Sherry Eggnog?

2 oz cream Sherry, 1 tsp Powdered sugar, 1 whole Egg, 6 oz Milk, Dust Nutmeg

What glass do you use for a Sherry Eggnog?

A Sherry Eggnog is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Sherry Eggnog?

A Sherry Eggnog has an estimated ABV of 2,61%.

How many calories are in a Sherry Eggnog?

A Sherry Eggnog contains approximately 397 calories per serving.

Sherry Eggnog

Glas Collins glass

Schwierigkeitsgrad Medium

Kalorien ~397 kcal

ABV 2,61%

Zutaten

Sherry 2 oz cream
Powdered sugar 1 tsp
Egg 1 whole
Milk 6 oz
Nutmeg Dust

Anweisungen

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.

Creamy Holiday

The Sherry Eggnog is a classic holiday drink made with cream sherry, egg, milk, powdered sugar, and a dusting of nutmeg, shaken and strained into a tall glass. Cream sherry's natural sweetness and oxidative notes complement the richness of egg and milk to create a silky, festive drink. It is a lighter, sherry-based alternative to the more common bourbon or rum eggnog.

History & Origins

Eggnog has deep roots in British and American holiday culture, descending from medieval possets — hot drinks made with milk, eggs, and ale or wine. The substitution of sherry for ale reflects 18th and 19th-century British drinking customs when sherry was among the most widely consumed fortified wines. The Sherry Eggnog's origin is disputed, though sherry-based eggnog recipes appear in American bartending guides from the 19th century onward.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cream sherry's dried fruit and nutty oxidative notes alongside warm nutmeg and a rich, creamy milk character. Palate: Silky and sweet, with the sherry's raisin and hazelnut flavors complementing the egg and milk's richness; nutmeg adds a festive spice accent. Finish: Smooth, sweet, and gently spiced with a lingering sherry warmth.

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Pro Tip

Grate fresh whole nutmeg over the top rather than using pre-ground for a more fragrant, aromatic finish.

Data verified November 2016

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