The Imbiber's Almanac - December 2024

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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 garnish

Grated Cinnamon, for garnish

Directions:

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

Garnish and enjoy!