7. Toffee Eggnog
What you need:
For Toffee Syrup:
- ⅔ cup of brown sugar
- Tbsp of water
- Tbsp of butter
- A cup of heavy cream
For the eggnog:
- 2 oz of whole milk
- An oz of the toffee syrup
- A large egg
- 1 ½ oz of aged rum or rye whiskey
- Garnish: cinnamon stick or a piece of toffee candy
- Garnish: pinch of grated nutmeg
To make:
First make the toffee syrup by gathering the ingredients. In a pan, mix the brown sugar, water, and butter. Heat on medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar and butter are completely melted. Reduce heat and whisk in the cream. Whisk for about a minute, do not scorch the cream. Remove from the heat and set aside to allow to cool. Next, make the eggnog. First, combine the toffee syrup, whole milk, egg, and rum or whiskey. Shake the mixture for about 20 seconds. Then fill the shaker with some ice and shake again for 30 more seconds to ensure the egg is incorporated. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a piece of toffee candy or cinnamon stick and a dash of nutmeg.