It’s a crowd-pleaser for the whole party, even kids.
You’re going to be surprised how we made this alcohol-free ‘nog.
Instead, we turned to classic vanilla ice cream to make this drink.
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Yes, ice cream.
Here, we’ll show you how, and why.
What Is Eggnog Without Alcohol?
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Eggnog is thick, sweet, and creamy.
It’s warmly spiced with notes of ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.
So in many ways, this is a luscious milk drink with loads of flavor.
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You don’t really need the alcohol.
OurSouthern LivingTest Kitchen pro said this non-alcoholic eggnog is “surprisingly eggnog-y!
That’s by designwe wanted this to be way easier than traditional eggnog.
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But it also means you want the best and the freshest where you could use it.
We call for freshly grated nutmeg versus the bottled variety because fresh nutmeg is far more flavorful.
Bottled nutmeg loses its bite and aromatics.
The ice cream is important, too.
You want something thick and rich, full-fat preferred.
Make it once, and you’ll get plenty of ideas for upgrading it.
Pour the eggnog base into a pitcher or glass jar, and store up to 2 daysin the fridge.
Just before serving, add the scoops of ice cream and fresh nutmeg.
Serve with somegingersnapor biscotti cookies to dip in, drink with, or eat on the side.
Return remaining 1/2 quart ice cream to freezer.
Blend until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds.
