Hot Cider Nog.
I’m getting serious about holiday cheer.
And this is the first step – a huge mug full of lovin’.
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Dessert and comfort in a cup. That’s what we are doing.
You know when I made the smoky bacon almond brittle and told you about the bourbon bacon cookbook I found a few months ago? Well yeah. I also found THIS!
I was like… wait a minute. Apple cider… and eggnog… two of my favorite things… kind of combined… with booze… served hot and garnished with cinnamon and apples…?
I’m dead.
WHY DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS BEFORE? So unfair.
I feel like I’ve missed out on years of hot cider nog and I want those years back.
I will admit, the name “hot cider nog” sounds somewhat atrocious. Does it not? But it perfectly describes what it is so I didn’t really know what I could change it to. Also, since you can serve it warm or throw it in a gigantic punch bowl, I can’t stop thinking about those lovely moose glasses a la Clark Griswold and cousin Eddie.
Get a set of those and you’re good to go.
The flavor of this is UNREAL. Sure, it’s like your traditional eggnog – but a bit sweeter with that delicious autumnal cider flavor, some extra cinnamon and deep apple vibes.
Deep apple vibes? I don’t know. They are just a thing here. I’m clearly running on zero sleep.
And! You can obviously leave out the bourbon if you’re so inclined… but. Perhaps, don’t? We can have the best invisible internet friend holiday party ever.
Hot Cider Nog
Ingredients
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup milk, 2% or whole
- 1 1/4 cups apple cider
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- whipped cream for topping
- cinnamon sticks
- apple slices
Instructions
- Place the half and half, milk, cider, eggs, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat while whisking constantly (so you don’t have scrambled eggs!) for 15 to 20 minutes, until the nog thickens slightly and can easily coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat but continue to whisk for another minute or two.
- Stir in the bourbon if desired, either in the entire pot or a few ounces into each glass. Serve in mugs with some fresh whipped cream for topping, a cinnamon stick, apple slices and a few grates of fresh nutmeg.
Notes
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63 Comments on “Hot Cider Nog.”
Don’t think you can beat the photo here, whoa, magnificent. Love that frothy top oozing over.
Love how you grated fresh nutmeg for this drink. Overflowing with spice and excitement. It is the life of the party!
WHAAAA?! I am totally and completely dead over these photos. AND this drink. Eggs are a breakfast food, so I can totally drink this RIGHT now at 4am right? Right,
Pinned!
Those cups are adorable!!! And apples… yes, I hear ya on that one! Eating a honeycrisp as I type this! :)
I lurrrve those cups almost more than how much I love the recipe. You take the best photos ever. A true master.
Need. This. Omg!!
This looks like the perfect winter drink! Can I leave out the bourbon? (minor over here :) )
Cheers!
Wow. This combination sounds so interesting. I don’t think of apple cider combined with creamy things. But holy cow if I’m not totally sold on this! Can’t wait to try it out!
Geeesh this sounds fantastic!
I want some so bad now!
And I love your copper dishes!
Where did you buy these mugs? I saw some at HomeSense once but if you know HomeSense… I’ll never see them again! Big regret not buying :(
Geeesh this sounds fantastic!
I want some so badly now.
I’ve never made homemade eggnog, but I’m sure it is waaaaay better!
And I love your copper dishes!
I love the mugs!! So pretty! And you make the best and most creative drinks, always! Pinned! And I love that you are so in love with this new cookbook find of yours – love it when books like that magically appear! Pinned :)
Seriously, kill me now — and let me sip this nog as my last meal .. I DIE! YUUUMM!
Definitely not leaving out the bourbon. It’s a must. And I”m already brainstorming other liquors that might be fun to toss in too. Haha! That’s terrible. I love the Christmas Vacation reference – lol! This nog looks so soul-warming and festive!
Very important question: when you take pictures like this where the deliciousness is spilling over the edge… you lick that off the counter afterward, right??
This! So happening in the next week. The weirdest-sounding combinations usually end up being the best! :)
those photos! Recipe sounds amazing!
So perfect and so Christmasy!
I shared this on my sister’s fb page and we are totally making it when we go to Colorado next week! I’ll have to do pre-made soy nog….or I could probably use Ashley’s vegan nog recipe!! Thanks and Merry Christmas Jess!
This will get grandma dancing on Christmas!
Such a decadent drink, love it! Can’t get down on real eggnog but can always sub coconut nog and add the rest of the ingredients :)
Loving those mugs! They just ooze the holidays!
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OH MAN. This has everything I want, all at once. EVERYTHING. Yay!!
Looks insane!!
Completely gorgeous!
Oh my my my my. Apple cider, nutmeg, brown sugar, and cinnamon…. all flowing out of that perfect copper mug. ugh Im dieing.
I don’t even like eggnog or bourbon, and yet you made me want both with those pictures! It at least looks like something I need to try! Hot eggnog might just be my thing, I’ve only ever tried it cold! :)
Eggnog everything anywhere anytime…just sign me up…this looks amazing!
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I love this! So beautiful! And someone is selling the Christmas Vacation Moose Glasses on eBay btw. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Jessica!!!
This looks toats amazing!!! I have a boozy bread pudding recipe with brandy that you may just SCREAM for! I don’t even like bread pudding, but I ADORE this one!!
Let me know if you want the recipe xo
Lynne!
This looks so good! Adding apples to this is such a great twist! yumm!!
Is everything zOK with the baby?
I think this should be THE official holiday drink. I am so loving this!
I need to know where you got those mugs. AMAZing. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks like it is to die for!
target!!
Clink.
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This sounds absolutely divine with capital D. What a fun combo!!!
Oh my goodness yes I need to make this right now! Also, the mugs. NEED the mugs.
I just live in England and i hawe had Egg Nogg. Is it posseble to bay the mugs Thank you and have nice day.
Oh my goodness I need to make this like right now! And the mugs. NEED the mugs!
God I love how your pictures are always messily delicious looking. Those drips down the side make me want to dive right in.
Uhhhh these look AMAZING. Can’t wait to make ’em. Also, this post made me laugh out loud. Sooo, THANKS and happy holidays! :)
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Perfect holiday cocktail! I love a good chai-nog, why not a cider nog! Looks fantastic!
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