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re: Aged Egg Nog Reminder
Posted on 11/4/22 at 6:47 pm to BhamTigah
Posted on 11/4/22 at 6:47 pm to BhamTigah
I don't see why that wouldn't work. Bottle shape might make it slightly more cumbersome for cleaning, and maybe if bottles aren't clear it would be harder to tell what you've got in them, but past that I can't see a reason why not. You probably could just shove a cork in there by hand really well and that probably would work as a stopper but if you've got something better then go for it.
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Posted on 11/6/22 at 8:51 am to LSshoe
I didn’t even know I liked eggnog until the OP Trout Bandit put me on it last year. Now, I’m a bit of an addict. The Alton Brown aged recipe is phenomenal, but I wanted to kick up a notch or two or three. I made this large batch a month ago, and it’s drinking beautifully now. I call it XocoNog, inspired by Mexican hot chocolate and infused with espresso, cocoa, vanilla, chilies, and cinnamon. I planned on gifting most of these, but I might scratch a few people off the list. It’s that tasty.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 2:28 pm to Mad Dogg
I’m late, but better late than never.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 2:54 pm to Mad Dogg
Care to share the details of how you kicked it up?
Posted on 11/10/22 at 5:50 pm to Chipand2Putts
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Care to share the details of how you kicked it up?
Sure, although I didn’t measure anything. I started with Alton Brown’s aged nog recipe. I only used 60% of the sugar called for. I’m trying to gain a few pounds over the holidays, not catch the diabetes.
I made coffee as strong as I could with the tools I have (moka pot and French press). I added some Arbol chili powder and cinnamon to the coffee grounds. I added more to the brewed coffee, along with cocoa bitters, cocoa powder, and vanilla. I adjusted to taste, aiming for a strong concentrate that balanced all these flavors, and allowed to steep until cool. Mixed it up well since there was a lot of settling, and poured enough into each bottle that I could taste the adjuncts.
I’m giving the bottles a shake every week or so to reincorporate all that settled. I’m VERY happy with how this turned out. I have plenty for now, but will continue to experiment with it in the future. If anyone has any tips on the method for adding these flavors, I’m all ears.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 7:18 pm to Mad Dogg
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I only used 60% of the sugar called for. I’m trying to gain a few pounds over the holidays, not catch the diabetes.
Gentlemen:
Please take care altering this recipe by reducing either the sugar or the proof. Both are important in allowing this beverage to be carried for so long. If you’re aging under refrigeration for a month, it’s probably no big deal. However, if you’re carrying it 12-18 mos, as I am, it may be critical. Sugar is an anti microbial as well as the alcohol.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 7:23 pm to Trout Bandit
How much does the recipe make? A gallon?
Posted on 11/10/22 at 9:40 pm to DocHolliday1964
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Both are important
I'm pretty sure the alcohol is much more important than the sugar in terms of preserving. While I'm sure it helps, a quick Google search tells me that it's not critical.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 3:01 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
I plan on making a double batch this weekend. My plans are some for turkey day, some for Christmas and the rest for next year. Do y'all find any kind of change in texture or taste whether its refrigerated or not? I've got room to store it both ways.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 2:58 pm to Beast Rabban
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Do y'all find any kind of change in texture or taste whether its refrigerated or not?
I'm not sure anyone has had the balls to store it at room temp yet
Has anyone tried subbing the sugar for honey? I was out checking my hive the other day and it dawned on me that I may try to sub the 2 cups sugar for 1 1/2 cups honey. I kind of want to make a mini batch just to test it out and see how the flavor changes.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 7:38 pm to dirtsandwich
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How much does the recipe make? A gallon?
Just made a batch per the said recipe, came out to 96 ounces (.75 gal)
This post was edited on 11/16/22 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 11/17/22 at 12:22 am to MAUCKjersey1
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Just made a batch per the said recipe, came out to 96 ounces
Hmm how does this happen? I followed the recipe and it yielded about 70 ounces
Posted on 11/17/22 at 6:33 am to TCO
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How does this happen?
IDK, mine makes 3qts pretty regularly.
Posted on 11/17/22 at 9:28 am to TCO
The liquid (pints plus cups) alone is more than 70 ounces. Different recipe?
This post was edited on 11/17/22 at 9:31 am
Posted on 11/17/22 at 10:42 am to magiLSU
Figured out what happened. I was letting my 9 year old do the measuring and my oversight was lacking. He did 1 cup for all liquids. So my egg nog is extra boozy. Should help me deal with the in-laws come Christmas
Posted on 11/17/22 at 1:14 pm to TCO
Picking up the liquor after work today to make a batch or two. I am really thinking about trying to add cocoa and make a more chocolate flavored one but am going to try the recipe first to see if I like it. I am using a spiced rum because that's what I have for now.
How does this compare to store bought versions as far as taste goes?
How does this compare to store bought versions as far as taste goes?
Posted on 11/17/22 at 4:59 pm to TCO
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I was letting my 9 year old do the measuring
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So my egg nog is extra boozy.
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How does this compare to store bought versions as far as taste goes?
There is no comparison IMO. As a kid I loved eggnog. Couldn't get enough of it and would drink myself sick some years. When I got old enough I thought I'd like it with alcohol too. I ended up hating it and really only tried here and there once every few years.
This stuff is amazing. I feel like a kid again. It has a really great flavor and the longer you let it sit, the less boozy it gets so it can sneak up on you. If you like eggnog at all, it is a must for the holidays.
This post was edited on 11/17/22 at 5:03 pm
Posted on 11/17/22 at 5:26 pm to BallsEleven
I feel like the biggest difference is the texture. I don't feel like I'm drinking gloop with thr homemade version.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 5:31 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
Made first batch today. Taste good but a little bland. I’m sure aging will help. Any ideas?
Posted on 11/22/22 at 4:25 pm to BallsEleven
Is 1 cup each of bourbon, rum, and cognac per gallon of nog enough?
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