The Imbiber's Almanac - December 2023

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Are you looking for festive reasons to raise your glass this month?Here are a few of them! Write to us at info@gotrum.com if we missed any!

DECEMBER - National Eggnog Month

DEC 10 National Lager Day

DEC 14 National Screwdriver Day

DEC 20 National Sangria Day

DEC 24 National Eggnog Day

DEC 31 National Champagne Day

Featured Cocktail:

Eggnog (December 24th)

Ingredients:

  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tsp. Superfine Sugar, divided
  • 1 oz. Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Pure Almond Extract
  • 1 1/2 oz. Aged Rum (make sure it is aged, not just “dark”)
  • Grated Nutmeg, for garnishGrated Cinnamon, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Separate the egg into two bowls.
  2. With a hand mixer, beat the yolk until creamy
  3. .Beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. Slowly fold the egg white and yolk together using a spoon.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with the vanilla and almond extracts and the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Add the rum and stir gently.Slowly fold the cream into the egg mixture.
  7. Serve immediately over ice, if you like, in a punch or martini glass.
  8. Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon.Garnish and enjoy!