Description
A non-alcoholic, spiced holiday drink featuring cinnamon and maple flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg yolk (pasteurized for safety, optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine the milk, heavy cream (if using), maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until warm, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolk until smooth.
- Temper the egg yolk: Slowly pour about 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture into the yolk while whisking rapidly.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining warm milk mixture, whisking continuously.
- Continue heating and stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Pour the mixture over ice in a glass.
- Garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker version without cooking, omit the egg yolk and heat the milk mixture gently, stirring well.
- Use pasteurized egg yolks if you choose to include them for safety.
- You can chill the mixture completely before serving over ice for a cold drink.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Cinnamon, Maple, Eggnog, Mocktail, Non-alcoholic, Holiday drink, Spiced milk