How To Make Vegan Eggnog For A Crowd

PREP TIME 10 min

Cocktail Type

Sweet

Great for

Christmas

Difficulty

Easy

Eggnog Christmas cocktail with cinnamon and stars

The popularity of plant-based eating and drinking is growing every day, so make sure you serve up some vegan-friendly drinks this Christmas. Today we’re giving you the best vegan eggnog recipe for the holidays, perfect for Christmas cocktail parties and feasts. Grab your apron and let’s get started. 

QUICK TIPS

01

If you don’t like bourbon, you can replace it with rum for a spicy boozy variation. 

02

Store your homemade vegan eggnog in the fridge and consume it within 5 days. 

03

You can use this eggnog (minus the alcohol) as a base for your vegan golden milk or matcha latte. 

INGREDIENTS

MAKE FOR

4 Persons

23.67 Oz

710 Ml

23.67 Parts

Coconut Milk 
7.83 Oz

235 Ml

7.83 Parts

Coconut Cream 
1
Cup raw Cashews 
1
Cup white granulated sugar 
1
Tsp Vanilla extract
1
Tsp cinnamon
0.5
Tsp nutmeg
0.75 Oz

22.5 Ml

0.75 Parts

Bourbon

INSTRUCTIONS

01

Add all the ingredients except for the bourbon to a blender and blitz until smooth 

02

Place the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a gentle heat, keep whisking until it simmers. You’ll notice it thicken throughout this process

03

Remove from the heat and stir through the bourbon 

04

Strain the vegan eggnog through a sieve into a pitcher to remove any lumps, and place it in the fridge until thoroughly chilled 

05

When you’re ready to serve, give the eggnog a good stir and then pour into glasses 

06

Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon 

History of eggnog 

Eggnog is a creamy, seasonal beverage that is usually made with eggs, sugar, milk and nutmeg. You can give it boozy kick by adding bourbon or dark rum. Its history dates back to 13th century England where it was invented, however, the actual recipe comes from the 17th century, when eggs, milk and sherry were a commodity. It was an aristocratic drink that people used to toast to health and prosperity. 

It became popular in America soon after and evolved into a holiday drink that each state would customise according to its preference. Eggnog has also international variations, like the Coquito from Puerto Rico, that has a coconut base and is served with rum, and Eierpunsch, a German punch made with white wine and egg liqueur. 

How to make eggnog vegan 

If you’re vegan or following a plant-based diet, making vegan eggnog is as easier than ever. Just leave out the eggs from the original recipe and replace the cream and milk with non-dairy alternatives, like coconut, almond, or oat milk or coconut cream. Some recipes also feature crumbled tofu instead of eggs for a thicker texture. Now that you know the secret, here are some tasty vegan eggnog variations you can easily whip up at home. 

Vegan Frozen Eggnog Hot Chocolate  

If you thought eggnog couldn’t get more delicious, think again! This lavish vegan frozen eggnog hot chocolate blends vegan eggnog, ice and ground cocoa powder. The name might be a mouthful, but it’s an irresistible dessert drink that you’ll want more of. Turn it into a boozy creamy vegan cocktail by adding a shot of vodka before blending the ingredients. 

Vegan Eggnog Martini 

Tasty and fancy, the vegan eggnog martini is a stylish holiday cocktail to serve at family get-togethers or as an indulgent Christmas dinner treat. It combines vanilla-flavoured vodka, vegan eggnog, and Amaretto in an irresistible sweet and boozy combination that’s tempting enough to enjoy all year round.   

When to serve 

Eggnog is typically enjoyed cold or warm during the holidays, so it’s a safe bet if you’re hosting a Christmas cocktail party with friends and family. It’s also an easy winter cocktail to serve after a day on the slopes or a wintery hike out of town. Truth is, eggnog is so delish we love it all year round! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Eggnog is a rich, chilled dairy-based drink to which alcoholic beverages like brandy or rum are added. It’s usually made with milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar and whipped egg white which gives it its characteristic frothy texture.

Despite its name, eggnog doesn’t taste like eggs at all. It’s very rich and creamy and has a similar taste to custard or melted ice cream. Pretty nice, huh?

Usually, brandy is the most traditional alcohol to put in eggnog. However, you can also use cognac, dark rum or bourbon if you want a spicier aftertaste. If you’re making an eggnog martini, we recommend using vanilla vodka.

Vegan eggnog follows the same recipe as traditional eggnog, however, there are no eggs (you can skip them or use crumbled silken tofu) and instead of milk and cream, you use coconut cream and non-dairy milk.