This easy pumpkin eggnog is an autumn take on the classic winter cocktail, and is ready start-to-finish in about 10 minutes.
Do you love eggnog?
The thick, creamy drink is one of the husband's favorites.
When he sees the cartons start to appear in the dairy aisle in late fall, his eyes light up, and I know the eggnog guzzling is about to begin.
If you too are craving eggnog cocktails, this is one of my favorite versions.
This particular drink isn't just easy: it's even BETTER than regular old eggnog because, well — because it has pumpkin!
Want more PUMPKIN DRINK ideas? Try these: Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte with Real Pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Should I Use Homemade or Store-Bought Eggnog?
Either!
I prefer it homemade, but as long as you love the flavor of your store-bought 'nog, it'll work just fine.
Can I Skip the Bourbon?
Absolutely!
Eggnog is tasty with or without the alcohol.
What Can I Do with Leftover Pumpkin Eggnog?
If you want to make it really decadent, try blending it with some vanilla ice cream and make it into a milkshake!
We also love eggnog lattes and this eggnog French toast bake.
Making Pumpkin Eggnog
All you need is eggnog, pumpkin purée, bourbon and a little bit of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
Use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment to whisk the ingredients together until it's foamy.
Try swapping homemade pumpkin purée for canned! Make this Instant Pot Pumpkin Purée or use your oven for Roasted Pumpkin Purée!
Next, pour the mixture into glasses and sip away on this tasty fall cocktail!
Want more FALL COCKTAILS? Try these: Apple Cider Kentucky Sunrise, Kentucky Bourbon Coffee, Hot Toddy with Tea
Pumpkin Eggnog
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer or Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups eggnog
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 ounces bourbon Use more or less as desired
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more to garnish Or use pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Using a stand basin or electric beater, whisk together the eggnog, pumpkin purée, bourbon and nutmeg. Whisk until frothy.
- Pour into two glasses and (optionally) dust with more nutmeg. Serve immediately.Eggnog will store well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. If storing and serving later, remix with electric hand mixer or whisk prior to serving.
Bintu- recipes from a pantry
Looks a great recipe and love the idea of Drizly sending the spirits straight to my door.
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Thanks! And anything to make your day easier right?!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch
Yum! What a great idea! My husband is a huge fan of eggnog, he would love this!
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Enjoy! Mines obsessed lol
Kathryn@FoodieGirlChicago
Love this unique twist on eggnog for fall!
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Aw thanks!
Debi at Life Currents
My mom always made homemade eggnog every year, so I have find memories of it. And, my husband is like yours- he loves the milky drink. Thanks for the recipe; I look forward to making this version soon.
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I hope you enjoy!
Platter Talk
What a perfect holiday drink! Love the combo of pumpkin and eggnog- they were made for each other.
Shelley
YUM! I just saw eggnog at the store, and yes it's super creepy with the weird ingredients.
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Right!? And you only need a few for something delicious to happen 😉
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Pumpkin and eggnog in the one recipe? Woo hoo! Love it! I get all excited too when I see the eggnog cartons make their appearance around this time of year. That stuff is so good! And a shot or two of bourbon? What a perfect holiday cocktail 🙂
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This is perfect for a chilly day or evening, curled up by a roaring fire. I want this now.
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Thanks! Enjoy 🙂
Boastful Food
This combination sounds incredible! How perfect for Fall. I'd drink a whole pitcher of this:)
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
This is absolutely brilliant, I'm definitely going to give it a try, and alcohol delivered right to my door, yes please!!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
Dang, those geniuses at Drizly have done it again! This sounds so good!
Lynn | The Road to Honey
As crazy as it seems. . .I don't think I have ever had egg nog. I guess it's because I always think of it as an overindulgent drink . . .and since I probably already stuffed my face with a couple of trays of cookies. . .egg nog gets shunned away like the evil step child (i'm weird like that with indulgent liquids). That said, perhaps this is the year of the egg nog for me (at a minimum. . .perhaps I can sneak it into a treat to get past me weird mental quirks). 😉
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LOL.. if nothing else, dip some bread in it and make French Toast!!! (recipe coming soon! lol)
Julie
This sounds delicious! I love pumpkin!
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
As a scientist, I will just say that the alcohol in your drink is not enough to kill salmonella. But I'm not going to let that stop me from making this - I am team Raw Egg all the way. I just acknowledge the risk I'm taking. 😉
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Well that sounds like a good reason to use extra bourbon! 😉
Dahn @savor the Best
Oh my goodness, I am crazy for eggnog and you just made it sound even better. This is what is so good about Fall and Winter. Yummy.
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Thanks! Enjoy!
Veena
OH i have not make Eggnog is ages and the idea of Pumpkin eggnog want s me to go in the kitchen now.!! Pinned for later - Thanks for the recipe
Meg | Meg is Well
This looks absolutely delicious! I'm not a fan of store bough eggnog so I can't wait to try this out because I know it's something I could love .
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Thanks! Hope you enjoy!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yes, I love eggnog! It's not something I grew up drinking, but absolutely love it now and always look forward to it during the winter. This pumpkin version is genius- so creamy!