re: Aged Egg Nog Reminder

Is there a version that’s non-alcoholic? My brother is on year 17 of sobriety but I’d like to try and make my own nog.

You can get if from the local grocery.

Started drinking mine. It made it 8 weeks ago and it’s damn good. Mellows out a bit once it’s been opened for a couple days. Used Buffalo Trace in one batch and regular 4 roses in the other. Plus the rum and cognac. Can’t remember the names off hand, but I picked up those bottles at Hokus in Pville.

I’m saving my last 2 for a run to a hunt in Arky after the New Year.

The spice brand Badia sells little bags with whole nutmeg. You can find them at most grocers (sometimes in the international aisle) instead of the spice aisle. Or try a Latin Grocer.

Bump.

About halfway to Christmas so I decided to try my 6-month egg-nog. Went a bit heavy on the booze, but it goes down smooth, thankfully.
(Also, no stomach problems followed, which was nice )

I have a batch I whipped up 3 years ago marinating under my bed.

Absolutely can be stored at room temp.

It would be fine, but I'm going to recommend making it in something that'll be easier to pour out at the end. One of the alcohol bottles that you'll be using should work.

Just clean it with some water. No need to disinfect.

I do not have any experience with alternative sweeteners. There is a delicate balance when aging this stuff. Sugar is part of the preservation in addition to the alcohol. If you do this, I would absolutely recommend aging under refrigeration. To be absolutely safe though, my real recommendation is use Alton Brown’s unaged version with your alternative sweetener. This version is miles beyond anything that you can buy and will be the best nog you have ever had. That way you can have the best of both worlds safely.

The sugars aren’t consumed in any appreciable amount and the carb load is stiff. Healthfood this aint. Try the unaged version first with alternative s I’m weetener. You may need go no further. You can even sub the three spirit base of the aged version for the single spirit of the unaged one with great results kand absolute safety.