This bourbon eggnog is a cozy, boozy upgrade made for true eggnog lovers. With warming spices and just the right splash of bourbon, it’s rich, nostalgic, and perfect for sipping all through the holiday season.
I truly believe there are two kinds of people in this world: those who love eggnog and those who absolutely do not. This bourbon eggnog is unapologetically for the nog lovers. It’s creamy, cozy, and full of those soul-warming flavors—cinnamon, nutmeg, and just enough bourbon to add depth and warmth without overpowering the glass.
I’ve made this with both homemade eggnog and store-bought, and honestly, both work beautifully. The bourbon brings notes of vanilla and caramel that slip right into the richness of the eggnog, while a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg enhances what’s already there. It’s simple, indulgent, and exactly the kind of drink I want once the holidays roll around.
If you want to lean into the festive spirit, a cinnamon stick garnish or even a cinnamon sugar rim takes this over the top in the best way. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and a little boozy—everything a proper bourbon eggnog should be.
Make a bourbon eggnog punch bowl
If you plan to serve this bourbon eggnog cocktail for a dinner party or holiday occasion, you can easily turn this single-serving recipe into a big batch. All you need to do is turn every ounce into a cup.
You will need 6 cups of eggnog, 1 ½ cups of bourbon, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon and half a teaspoon of nutmeg. And don’t forget lots of cinnamon sticks and rimmer for those festive glasses!
Bourbon Eggnog Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 6 ounces eggnog
- ▢ 1 ½ ounces bourbon
- ▢ 1 dash EACH: ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- ▢ Cinnamon sticks (to garnish)
- ▢ Optional cinnamon sugar (for the rim)
Instructions
- Optional step: Put some cinnamon sugar into a small, wide bowl. Dip the rim of a glass in a little water and then dip it into the cinnamon sugar. Add a few ice cubes to a lowball glass and pour the bourbon over top.
- Add the eggnog to the glass and stir well. 1 ½ ounces bourbon, 6 ounces eggnog
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon and nutmeg on top then garnish with a cinnamon stick. 1 dash EACH: ground cinnamon and nutmeg, Cinnamon sticks
Nutrition
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Bourbon Eggnog Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces eggnog
- 1 ½ ounces bourbon
- 1 dash EACH: ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- Cinnamon sticks , to garnish
- Optional cinnamon sugar , for the rim
Instructions
- Optional step: Put some cinnamon sugar into a small, wide bowl. Dip the rim of a glass in a little water and then dip it into the cinnamon sugar. Add a few ice cubes to a lowball glass and pour the bourbon over top.
- Add the eggnog to the glass and stir well. 1 ½ ounces bourbon, 6 ounces eggnog
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon and nutmeg on top then garnish with a cinnamon stick. 1 dash EACH: ground cinnamon and nutmeg, Cinnamon sticks
