Please, pass up the grocery store egg nog and mix up a real holiday drink. This one has become such a family tradition in our household that we don't wait for holidays… it's great any time and always a treat at breakfast.
Remember, as with any great drink, presentation is as important as preparation.
- The day before: mix up a batch of simple syrup (for enough to fill a pitcher (10 drinks) you'll need 2 cups of sugar and one cup of water. Mix them and bring it to a boil for five minutes. Pour into a container, chill down overnight).
- Chill a large glass pitcher.
- Into the pitcher add:
1¼ cups Bourbon (I prefer a smoother blend like Maker's Mark)
2/3
cup Simple Syrup
¼ cup. Vanilla extract
5 Cups Half and Half
Stir gently, but make sure everything is well blended.
- Pour into high balls glasses, add several ice cubes, add a shake of nutmeg.
The drink is potent and it can sneak up on you if you're not careful. Of course, don't try driving, operating heavy equipment or even wrapping Christmas presents after two of these.
Happy Holidays!
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