Add excitement to the holidays with Martha Stewart’s signature eggnog

Get ready to elevate your holiday celebrations with a timeless classic from the queen of entertaining herself, Martha Stewart.

The 83-year-old New Jersey native’s signature eggnog recipe is the perfect blend of rich, creamy decadence and festive cheer, making it a must-have for your seasonal gatherings.

Whether you’re hosting a cozy family dinner or a charming holiday party, Martha Stewart Eggnog is sure to impress with its delicious flavors and sophisticated charm.

Eggnog has a custard-like flavor with a sugary touch. They’re traditionally made with dairy products — often a combination of milk and heavy cream, as in Martha’s version — and sweetened with sugar and thickened with eggs. Some recipes involve cooking the yolks, while others, like this one, keep the eggs raw. In uncooked recipes, the yolks are mixed with the dairy products while the whites are beaten separately and folded before serving.

Eggnog is typically spiked with brandy, rum, whiskey, bourbon, or a combination thereof, and finished with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg.

Every year before her annual holiday party, Martha Stewart prepares her signature eggnog recipe. This rich, indulgent drink is made with cream and contains a wonderful trio of dark rum, bourbon and cognac.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 6 large eggs, separated
• ¾ cup fine sugar
• 2 cups full fat milk
• 3 cups heavy cream, plus more for frosting
• ½ cup bourbon, preferably Maker’s Mark
• ¼ cup dark rum, preferably Mount Gay
• A quarter cup of cognac, preferably Remy Martin Grand Cru
• Freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling

To make the TV character’s signature eggnog, start by beating the egg yolks in a very large bowl until they are thick and pale. Gradually add the sugar, and continue whisking until completely combined. Next, whisk the milk with 2 cups of cream to form a smooth and creamy mixture. Add the bourbon, rum, and cognac, then cover and refrigerate for up to one day to allow the flavors to meld.

When ready to serve, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the eggnog. Whip the remaining cup of cream until it forms stiff peaks, then add it to the mixture. For an alternative presentation, fold half the whipped cream into the eggnog and use the remaining half as a topping. Finish by sprinkling freshly grated nutmeg on top before serving. Enjoy this fun holiday classic!

Store-bought eggnog often includes fillers, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, but making it from scratch gives you complete control over the quality of the drink. Martha’s recipe is simple and refreshing, requiring just six eggs, sugar, heavy cream, milk, alcohol, and nutmeg for garnish. Since it is uncooked, it is important to use the freshest eggs available.

This recipe takes two days, and most of the work is done the day before serving. Egg yolks, sugar, milk, cream, and alcohol are mixed together to allow the flavors to meld overnight. The egg whites are then beaten and folded just before serving to create a light and airy texture.

If you’re looking to spice things up, Martha has other eggnog recipes including Mint Eggnog, Coconut Eggnog, and Coffee Eggnog. Find Martha’s recipes here. Eggnog is traditionally served as punch, either chilled or at room temperature. Alternatively, it can be gently heated and enjoyed as a relaxing and soothing drink.

In addition to her culinary expertise, Martha devotes significant time to transforming her sprawling 153-acre property into a restaurant. An amazing holiday wonderland. Each year, she decorates one to three trees in each room of her home, using a curated mix of vintage and modern ornaments that she has lovingly collected over time.

“My windows and doorways are always crowned and decorated inside and out,” she said in the December 2016 issue of the magazine. Martha Stewart Living.

One memorable year, the TV personality upped her holiday decor by purchasing more than 40 evergreen wreaths to decorate the windows of her home and the eaves of her outbuildings. She added an exotic touch by attaching shooting stars to the roofs and sides of buildings, transforming the property into a dazzling display of holiday magic.