On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave me…an Eggnog Old Fashioned cocktail!
(This recipe of sponsored by Savage & Cooke Distillery. Must be 21 or over to consume alcoholic beverages.)
We are halfway through the song and I am introducing the Eggnog Old Fashioned cocktail! I don’t know about you, but I am having a lot of fun making (and sipping) these cocktails. Do you have a favorite yet?
The traditional sixth day of Christmas brings “six geese a-laying” but I’ll focus on the “egg” part of the song (taking creative liberties) with a glass or two of the quintessential holiday drink, eggnog, spiked with Savage & Cooke Bad Sweater Whiskey, fig jam, and cardamom bitters for an extra touch of Christmas flavor! Served on the rocks, this Eggnog Old Fashioned cocktail recipe is great for sipping while making Christmas cookies!
The History of Eggnog
Did you know eggnog has its origins as a medieval British holiday punch? Originally made with sherry, eggs, and cream, monks spiced it with figs, calling it posset, which the wealthy used to toast health and wealth. Because the drink contained milk and eggs, it could only be made in winter when it could be stored in jugs outside on a snowy windowsill and thus became associated with the holiday season. This recipe pays homage to that original medieval beverage with a hint of fig jam stirred in for good measure.
Bad Sweater Whiskey
Bad Sweater Whiskey is a limited-edition holiday whiskey from Savage & Cooke, steeped with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cacao nibs, brown sugar, Valencia orange, and vanilla bean. This smooth and sultry whiskey tastes like Christmas in a glass and is perfect for spiced holiday cocktails. The bottle comes with an adorable gnome sweater for festive gift-giving!
Eggnog Old Fashioned Cocktail
This Eggnog Old Fashioned is a delightful holiday twist on a classic. This cozy cocktail blends the warm, spiced notes of Bad Sweater Whiskey—a festive spirit perfect for the season—with the aromatic complexity of cardamom bitters and a sweet touch of fig jam. The rich, creamy decadence of egg nog ties it all together, creating a smooth, velvety drink with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Serve it on ice and garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of holiday cheer. Perfect for toasting by the fire, this drink will quickly become your go-to festive indulgence.
Note: To make this egg nog old-fashioned extra frothy put the whiskey, cardamom bitters, egg nog, fig jam, and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds before pouring it into an old-fashioned glass.
Eggnog Old Fashioned Cocktail
A delightfully festive holiday cocktail with Bad Sweater whiskey, cardamom bitters, eggnog, and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Ingredients
- 4 Oz Bad Sweater Whiskey
- 2-3 Shakes of Cardamom Bitters
- 4 oz. Chilled Prepared Eggnog
- 1/2 tsp. Fig Jam
- Ground Nutmeg for garnishing
- Cinnamon Stick for stirring
Instructions
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Place 4 ounces of Bad Sweater Whiskey in an old-fashioned glass.
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Add the cardamom bitters and stir.
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Add 4 ounces of eggnog to the cocktail shaker, as well as the fig jam.
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Add 1 ounce of crushed ice and stir to blend.
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Garnish with a shake of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.
Healthier Options?
- To make this cocktail a bit lower calorie, use light eggnog.
- If you have milk allergies, use almond milk eggnog.
- If you have milk or nut allergies, use oat milk eggnog.
Top with the eggnog and fig jam, stir vigorously and sprinkle with nutmeg to garnish. Serve with a cinnamon stick for stirring.
Equipment
See the recipe above for shopping suggested for the following items:
- Old-fashioned Glasses
- Cardamom Bitters
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Cocktail Shaker (optional)
Twelve Days of Christmas Cocktails
- First Day of Christmas: Gingered Pear Margarita
- Second Day of Christmas: Bourbon Caramel Turtle Milkshake
- Third Day of Christmas: Christmas Ruby French 75
- Fourth Day of Christmas: Raspberry Snowtini Cocktail
- Fifth Day of Christmas: Five Golden Rings Cocktail
- Sixth Day of Christmas: Egg Nog Old Fashioned
- Seventh Day of Christmas: Christmas Swan Cocktail
- Eighth Day of Christmas: Espresso Milk Punch Cocktail
- Ninth Day of Christmas: Mandarin Fig Brandy Cocktail
- Tenth Day of Christmas: Cherry Bomb Cocktail
- Eleventh Day of Christmas: Amaretto Mulled Wine
- Twelfth Day of Christmas: Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate (Two ways)
