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No Eggnog – A Vegan Festive Drink

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I honestly can’t remember why I felt the need to make this dairy free, lactose free, vegan Eggnog. I just remember the idea coming to me whilst I was watching Tv. Welcome to the way my brain works! Once I get an idea it’s like a nagging thought that I have to build into a recipe before I can put it to the back of my mind. This one didn’t take too long to work out thankfully and after 2 attempts, the recipe was born.

It’s not even a drink we tend to make here in the UK around the festive season, yes we do have Advocaat which we make into the retro cocktail The Snowball (more about that later) but I had to look up what a traditional eggnog ingredients are having never tried it before.

No Eggnog - a dairy free and eggless version of the festive drink

You could argue, how do you know this tastes like original homemade eggnog then Rebecca, well the truth is I don’t. However, I’ve not always been dairy and egg free, I know what  these things taste like and can imagine the combination and the flavour. Hey, prove me wrong! Give this recipe a go and tell me in the comments – did I get it right?

Going back to the Advocaat, this is a Dutch recipe and the difference is that Advocaat is cooked the thicken whilst Eggnog is generally made with raw eggs. My recipe merges the ingredients of one with the method of the other. Plus, for any one wanting a safe Eggnog drink, this may be the recipe for you.

The History of Eggnog

Oddly enough, despite Eggnog not being huge here in the UK, it is believed to originate in Medieval Britain as a drink called Posset enjoyed by monks. This drink was more of a hot milky stout with eggs and sweetened with figs. [source Time] Honestly, I have no idea what they were thinking at the time, it’s the oddest of concoctions. Later the aristocracy made the drink a little more refined by adding sherry. At this time the ingredients used to make what we now know as eggnog were more likely to be afforded by the upper classes. In the 18th Century the recipe made it over the seas to the land of opportunity and over time, as with lots of nostalgic recipes from Britain, was associated with celebrations such as Thanksgiving and Yuletide.

No Eggnog - a dairy free and eggless version of the festive drink

Where the name Eggnog came from is a little greyer. The following is an excerpt from the dictionary for the word ‘Noggin’

A small quantity of alcoholic drink, typically a quarter of a pint.

“I imagine you all go round to the pub afterwards for a quick noggin and a chat”

Oxford Dictionary

This is the definition for the word ‘Nog’

ARCHAIC: a kind of strong beer brewed in East Anglia.

OXFORD DICTIONARY

The latter ties in with the history about the monks using stout in the earliest version. I guess the fact that a main ingredient being eggs and nog referring to the alcohol merged and stuck.

How do you make homemade Eggnog dairy free?

I made this Eggnog dairy free by using soya milk instead of normal milk or cream, the original Eggnog recipe calls for whole milk or cream. I guess this makes my eggless and dairy free Eggnog recipe a little bit healthier, can you have a healthy Eggnog? Think the jury may be out on that one.

Other dairy alternatives you could use are coconut milk, almond milk or rice milk. You will be familiar with the other types and know if your normal brand can be heated without splitting.

How do you make Eggnog vegan?

The clue is in the name here, yes, Eggnog does have eggs in it. In fact most recipes call for up to 6 eggs. So how on earth, you may be thinking, can you make this a vegan Eggnog Rebecca? Jolly good question. My little light bulb moment was when I discovered that Eggnog is described as a thin custard-style drink. Well I happen to love Birds Custard Powder which was made originally by Alfred Bird in 1837 as his wife was allergic to eggs. [source Recipe Reminiscing] I’ve always loved the fact Mr Bird did this.

Making up a batch of Birds custard with a dairy free alternative makes the custard both dairy free and vegan. This is therefore how I make my No Eggnog eggless.

No Eggnog - a dairy free and eggless version of the festive drink

Different ways to serve Eggnog

Over in America, Eggnog is often fully loaded with cream in the main recipe and finished with squirty cream and dusted with coco powder, cinnamon or nutmeg. It can be served warm or cold.

Personally, I love this recipe served over ice. The idea of loading it up makes me feel it would be too sweet. The idea of warming it up worries me I’d lose the edge on the brandy I’ve added!

I have demonstrated how versatile this recipe is though and with a nod to the similarities with Advocaat, I made this into a dairy free and vegan Snowball Cocktail. It’s a lovely refreshing drink that tastes a bit like I remember cream soda, with a dollop of ice cream when I was a kid.

No Eggnog made into a vegan Snowball Cocktail

What different alcohol can I use to make my Eggnog?

The original recipe called for Nog, or stout, but I think I’ll pass thank you very much! I made this No Eggnog with a cheap brandy but a dark rum would be a wonderful substitute as would a lovely Irish Whisky or a Scotch. I have even seen people mention using Southern Comfort in their Eggnog. To be fair the spices would compliment the nutmeg in this recipe.

How to store Eggnog?

I keep this vegan Eggnog in a 1 litre Kilner Bottle with a rubber seal. It keeps perfectly well in the fridge and doesn’t thicken when cold. This is thanks to the substantial amount of alcohol I use (you are welcome). If you plan to make in advance as festive homemade gifts then this will keep for up to a month. This is due to the fact there are no short life ingredients included in the making of this recipe. Besides, the alcohol helps to preserve it anyway.

If you like these Eggnog, you’ll love these other dairy free cream liqueurs and festive treats

I may get a reputation given the number of alcoholic cream liqueurs on my website, but I do so love a creamy liqueur. Here are the others below, and you can expect more in the future I promise!

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No Eggnog – A Vegan Festive Drink Recipe

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No Eggnog - a dairy free and eggless version of the festive drink

No Eggnog – A Vegan Festive Drink

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This vegan Eggnog is deliciously creamy custard like festive liqueur that you simply would not believe is eggless and dairy free. Perfect to festive parties and homemade Christmas gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
cooling time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Treat
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 12 glasses
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 425 ml tin coconut milk needs to be 60% or over in coconut extract I can of coconut milk, make sure its over 60% coconut extract
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 600 ml dairy free milk or your normal dairy free alternative
  • 4 tbsp Bird's original custard powder NOTE: level tablespoons
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 250 ml brandy

Instructions
 

  • First make the vegan condensed milk by adding the tin of coconut milk and 150g of caster sugar to a saucepan, stir to combine and allow to gently boil for 20mins
  • Take the pan off the heat and set aside to cool for 10mins
  • In a large jug, measure out 4 level tablespoons of Birds Custard Powder, 1tsp nutmeg and add 100ml of the soya milk. Using a whisk mix the custard powder and milk alternative until all lumps have gone and you have a smooth thin paste. Pour in the remaining 500ml of soya milk and whisk to combine.
  • Return the saucepan with the condensed milk back to the hob and pour in the cold custard liquid.
  • Gently begin to reheat the saucepan whisking continuously, you want to be careful the custard does not thicken too much or go lumpy.
  • Continue to whisk until the spiced custard has thickened and turned a bright warm yellow.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • At this point you could add a clingfilm lid to the saucepan to help prevent a skin from forming on the cooling custard. I don’t have clingfilm in the house, so I simply give the custard a stir every time I walk past, this works perfectly fine.
  • Once the custard is body or room temperature you can pour in 250ml of brandy and whisk to mix thoroughly. You will now have a thin drinkable custard-like drink (that smells divine).
  • Pour your Eggnog into a 1 litre sterilised bottle [see notes] and place in the fridge until you plan to drink it.

Notes

To sterilise the bottle simply put in the dishwasher for a cycle or pour boiling water from the kettle into the jar and stand on the side until cooled (lid off), pour away water when you plan to fill with Eggnog.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
No Eggnog – A Vegan Festive Drink
Amount per Serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
35
%
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
44
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
175
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
207
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
88
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    08/11/2021 at 8:31 pm

    I have to say, I have never had eggnog as the idea has always sounded rather revolting to me… but your version sounds much nicer! I’d definitely be happy to give yours a go.

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  2. Corina Blum says

    03/11/2021 at 5:45 pm

    This sounds amazing Rebecca! I would love to try it as sounds like a perfect drink for Christmas or for Bonfire night this Friday – I’m sure I’ll need something to warm myself up with after watching the fireworks!

    Reply
  3. Chloe says

    02/11/2021 at 1:10 pm

    Super interesting and using the custard powder is really smart. I don’t need it to be df but I do like the idea of eggless eggnog (I’m having a bit of a funny turn with eggs at the moment) so I’ll be trying this out!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      02/11/2021 at 6:23 pm

      Sorry to hear that Chloe, fingers crossed it’s only temporary – custard powder is like magic in lots of free from cooking ;-)

      Reply
  4. Louise Fairweather says

    06/12/2020 at 9:01 pm

    Love this adaptation. Thanks for sharing #cookblogshare

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      07/12/2020 at 11:21 am

      Thank you Louise, enjoyed a glass over crushed ice last night in fact!

      Reply
  5. Irene says

    04/12/2020 at 2:56 pm

    Great idea! I actually do not like eggnog because it tastes too “eggy” to me, so your recipe will be perfect!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      07/12/2020 at 11:26 am

      This is the feedback I got from people when I did a little pre-recipe research, many had memories of a thick eggy custard and they weren’t keen…so I made sure mine was not eggy (obviously for an egg intolerant person!) and not too thick, hopefully people like my version as much as I do.

      Reply
  6. Jessica Cantoni says

    01/12/2020 at 10:58 am

    I love egg nog and would happily drink this version!! x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      01/12/2020 at 12:28 pm

      It has definitely started a new tradition in this house, I’ll never forget the year it started will I hahaha!!!

      Reply

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