Rumchata Eggnog (2024)

FAQs

What's the best rum for eggnog? ›

Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum

"When choosing a rum, I personally find a spiced rum to be the best for the flavors incorporated in eggnogs," he said. "Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum is best for its quality and flavor profile.”

"Tom and Jerry is a form of hot eggnog [co*cktail] that was once popular." The Tom and Jerry was invented by British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s, using brandy and rum added to eggnog and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl. It is a traditional Christmastime co*cktail in the United States.

RumChata is a cream liqueur manufactured in Wisconsin. The recipe includes rum, dairy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and other flavorings. The drink has been manufactured in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, since 2009. Its name is a portmanteau of rum and horchata; the liqueur was designed to taste like a mixture of the two.

Pour a splash into coffee. Add a bit to your mug of hot chocolate. Use it in homemade co*cktail recipes like Snowed-In White Chocolate Hot Cocoa co*cktail and Naughty White Russian. For an even stronger drink, mix Rumchata with Irish whiskey.

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

If you'd prefer to cook your eggnog, see the recipe notes at The Kitchn. I like a good bourbon eggnog, but I used Kraken for its dark spiced flavor (and illustration whimsy). Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another. Cover the whites and refrigerate until needed.

It was thought that the use of “luxury” ingredients such as cream and alcohol would invite prosperity into the household for the coming year. In most households today, a cup of eggnog ushers in the good cheer of the holiday more so than any belief in impending wealth.

This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Drink Recipe is a delicious martini that tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal! It is a mix of just two simple ingredients: RumChata and Fireball Whiskey. It is a sweeter co*cktail so it makes a great dessert drink, just like this RumChata Root Beer.

Even though the kingship between rompope and eggnog is indisputable, there is a slight difference between these two hearty drinks: The traditional eggnog recipe called for whole eggs, whereas rompope just called for egg yolks—hence the very distinctive hues of each drink.

RumChata contains hom*ogenized cream and does not need to be refrigerated. Though many drinkers prefer to keep the bottle chilled, an open bottle can be stored at room temperature for about six months. Make sure that RumChata—open or not—is not exposed to extreme heat.

Is it OK to drink RumChata straight? ›

Absolutely, you can drink RumChata straight! Its smooth texture, creamy sweetness, and warm spice notes make it perfectly enjoyable on its own while offering a delightful and indulgent sipping experience. It's best served chilled, either neat (straight up) or on the rocks (with ice).

What makes RumChata curdle? The cream that makes RumChata so rich and delicious also makes it susceptible to curdling. The Spruce Eats notes that high-acid add-ins, like citrus juices or some sodas, can cause the unsightly effect.

With a third less butterfat than other cream liqueurs, RumChata is delicious and refreshing chilled by itself on the rocks or as a delicious and cool, sunny and hot day co*cktail. RumChata can be enjoyed at the beach, poolside, at backyard barbecues, on the patio and at outdoor bars.

You're good to go." If you have a bottle of Captain Morgan spiced rum in your liquor cabinet and you're bummed about not using it in eggnog, we got you. Our Christmas punch recipe has enough ingredients to cover up the Captain's off-putting flavors. You could also use it in our spiced orange rum balls recipe.

Classic Spiked Eggnog

If you're looking for a traditional approach, spike store-bought eggnog using your favorite liquor like brandy, bourbon, or rum.

As synonymous with the holiday season as Mariah Carey, BACARDÍ Eggnog is Christmas in a cup – or in a glass in this case. Made with BACARDÍ Spiced rum it's just like melted ice cream; smooth, creamy and sweet but with a gentle kick of nutmeg spice.

Make no mistake, Captain Morgan Dark Rum is all about the flavours of rich caramel, aged oak, sweet dark brown sugar, oozy toffee, ripe banana flavours…so many we had to list them out. Captain Morgan Dark Rum is made with a secret blend of fine Caribbean rums and exotic spices to make our darkest flavour rum.