Eggnog Essentials: The Best Booze for the Perfect Holiday Drink

Eggnog — dessert or cocktail? Answer: It’s both! One of the best things about the winter holidays is indulging in drinks you wouldn’t otherwise. Certainly, a creamy, spiced beverage like eggnog fits the bill. But whether you make your own eggnog or buy the grocery-store version, the booze you add should be bold and full-flavored.

Traditionally, rum, cognac and bourbon are thought of as the best booze for eggnog. But feel free to think outside the box with spirits like añejo tequila or even a splash of coffee liqueur. Pro tip: do a mixture of two or more styles for added depth and complexity. Of course, you can use top shelf spirits but you needn’t break the bank. Selections like VSOP cognac, dark rums and everyday bourbons are just fine for your eggnog essentials.

Best Booze for Eggnog

Brandy

HINE VSOP Cognac
Sacred Bond Brandy
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Rum

Canerock Jamaican Spiced Rum
Mount Gay Black Barrel
Goslings Black Seal Rum

Bourbon

Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Knob Creek 9 Year Small Batch
New Riff Winter Whiskey

Other Spirits

Espòlon Añejo Tequila
Drambuie
Traveller Whiskey

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