Bourbon Eggnog with Maple Candied Bacon
Creamy eggnog drink rimmed with spiced sugar and spiked with bourbon, topped with a strip of maple candied bacon. Natural sugarcane and brown sugar create a nutmeg-forward rim that complements the rich, boozy base. Grated nutmeg sprinkled on top adds warmth and aroma to this indulgent holiday sipper.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Combine natural sugar, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a small saucer and spread out
- 2
Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of the mug or glass to moisten
- 3
Dip the moistened edge in the sugar mixture to coat
- 4
Carefully pour the eggnog into the prepared mug or glass
- 5
Add the bourbon
- 6
Stir gently with a long-handled spoon until blended
- 7
Sprinkle with grated nutmeg and serve with maple candied bacon strip
Tips
Run your moistened finger slowly around the rim for even coverage before dipping in sugar
Use long-handled spoon to avoid breaking the sugar rim when stirring
Chill mug or glass beforehand to keep the eggnog cold longer
Good to Know
Store maple candied bacon separately in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Prepare sugar rim mixture ahead and keep in a sealed container.
Mix sugar and nutmeg rim blend up to 1 day ahead. Prepare maple candied bacon according to its recipe and store separately.
Serve immediately after assembly while eggnog is cold and sugar rim is intact. Use a long-handled spoon to avoid breaking the rim.
Common Mistakes
Skip moistening the rim evenly to avoid uneven sugar coating
Pour eggnog too quickly or roughly to prevent displacing the sugar rim
Use pre-ground nutmeg stored in warm areas to avoid stale flavor; opt for freshly grated if possible
Substitutions
stronger aroma
removes maple sweetness