{"id":96,"date":"2025-12-14T00:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T04:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/?p=96"},"modified":"2025-11-22T10:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T14:50:26","slug":"advent-day-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/2025\/12\/14\/advent-day-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Advent Day 14"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><em><strong>Holiday Treat<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em><strong>The Yule Log was originally an entire tree that was carefully chosen and brought into the house with great ceremony and burned over the 12 days of Christmas. A Chocolate Yule Log or \u2018b\u00fbche de No\u00ebl\u2019 is now a popular Christmas desert, made of a chocolate sponge roll layered with cream. The outside is covered with chocolate or chocolate icing and decorated to look like a bark-covered log.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Christmas Beverage<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"content-lead no-print css-trzem2 ewisyje6\">\n<div class=\"__resp-container css-1ui7hop e6inl0f0\">\n<div class=\"video-player css-1jlky5r e1ou1fny0\" data-embed=\"embed-video\">\n<div class=\"css-1uds6oo e1f7ylgd6\" data-position=\"3\" data-dock=\"true\" data-disable-ads=\"false\" data-sticky=\"true\" data-muted=\"true\" data-journey-blur=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e1f7ylgd5 css-g939jb exi4f7p0\" title=\"Video player poster image\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/homemade-eggnog-index-65720b2598ed5.jpg?crop=0.8905165592856336xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=1200:*\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/homemade-eggnog-index-65720b2598ed5.jpg?crop=0.8905165592856336xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/homemade-eggnog-index-65720b2598ed5.jpg?crop=0.8905165592856336xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=980:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/homemade-eggnog-index-65720b2598ed5.jpg?crop=0.8905165592856336xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=1024:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/homemade-eggnog-index-65720b2598ed5.jpg?crop=0.8905165592856336xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=1120:* 1200w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/homemade-eggnog-index-65720b2598ed5.jpg?crop=0.8905165592856336xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=1200:* 1920w\" alt=\"preview for This Eggnog Will &quot;Sleigh&quot; Your Holiday Party\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-body css-bhostb e7k5zd1\" data-journey-body=\"recipe\">\n<div class=\"css-fxsg82 edw5kkf0\" data-journey-blur=\"true\">\n<div class=\"email-icon-container css-1jvahw8 emkv89h4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-introduction\" class=\"css-1ro9rys e1cu2cdi3\" data-journey-recipe-introduction=\"true\">\n<p class=\"css-ofixhy et3p2gv0\" data-journey-content=\"true\">Made from a mixture of beaten egg yolks, cream, and, often whiskey or rum, eggnog is the classic Christmas drink that has been around since likely as early as the 13th century. This signature drink sparks debates between die-hard lovers and dedicated haters every holiday season, and we get it\u2014it&#8217;s a very specific taste and texture. But, here at Delish, we can&#8217;t get enough of it. Rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y, we&#8217;d go as far as to say no Christmas celebration is complete without a glass of this festive drink. If this winter cocktail is also a must at your holiday gatherings, follow our top tips to make perfect eggnog every year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1nrgze0 e7k5zd2\">\n<h2 class=\"css-1aium2n eno1xhi7\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredients-body css-0 eno1xhi5\">\n<div class=\"css-1csxh9k eno1xhi4\">\n<ul class=\"ingredient-lists css-xm7ys2 eno1xhi3\">\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>2<\/strong> <strong>c.<\/strong>milk<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>1\/2<\/strong> <strong>tsp.<\/strong>ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>1\/2<\/strong> <strong>tsp.<\/strong>ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>1\/2<\/strong> <strong>tsp.<\/strong>pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>6<\/strong>large egg yolks<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>1\/2<\/strong> <strong>c.<\/strong>granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>1<\/strong> <strong>c.<\/strong>heavy cream<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\"><strong>1<\/strong> <strong>c.<\/strong>bourbon or rum (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1sz7tc7 eno1xhi2\">Whipped cream, for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1nrgze0 e7k5zd2\">\n<h2 class=\"css-1aium2n evb48wp5\">Directions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"directions css-j01fd6 evb48wp4\">\n<li class=\"css-72i3b6 evb48wp3\">\n<ol class=\"css-9wvcvc et3p2gv0\">\n<li><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp1\">Step\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp0\">1<\/span>In a small saucepan over low heat, combine milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and slowly bring mixture to a low boil.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp1\">Step\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp0\">2<\/span>Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until yolks are pale in color. Slowly add hot milk mixture to egg yolks in batches to temper the eggs and whisk until combined.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp1\">Step\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp0\">3<\/span>Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thick (and coats the back of a spoon) but does not boil. (If using a candy thermometer, mixture should reach 160\u00ba.)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp1\">Step\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp0\">4<\/span>Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and, if using, bourbon. Refrigerate until chilled.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp1\">Step\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"css-0 evb48wp0\">5<\/span>When ready to serve, garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"css-ofixhy et3p2gv0\" data-journey-content=\"true\"><strong>How to make the best eggnog: <\/strong><br \/>\nEggnog starts with whisking egg yolks with sugar until light and pale. Then, you slowly add a warmed up mixture of milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to your whisked egg yolks until it&#8217;s completely combined. Finally, the entire mixture is warmed on the stove until thickened sufficiently. Heavy cream is added after removing heat, and alcohol if you&#8217;re making it boozy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-ofixhy et3p2gv0\" data-journey-content=\"true\">Tip: If you whisk in the yolks right into the saucepan, you&#8217;ll likely end up with some egg curds, and we don&#8217;t want that. We&#8217;re not cooking the eggs, we&#8217;re tempering them\u2014slowly adding hot liquid to raise their temperature to avoid the risk of scrambling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-ofixhy et3p2gv0\" data-journey-content=\"true\"><strong>What alcohol is best for eggnog? <\/strong><br \/>\nIf you want boozy eggnog, we recommend whiskey or rum. No need for the fancy top-shelf stuff here, a good mid-range liquor will do the trick. That being said, we also recommend avoiding the really cheap stuff, though. The sharp, harsh flavor will cut through all that luscious creaminess. Use your favorite bottle, or check out our list of the best whiskey brands and the best rum brands for inspo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-ofixhy et3p2gv0\" data-journey-content=\"true\"><strong>Serving eggnog: <\/strong><br \/>\nWhile some eggnog is served warm or at room temperature, we suggest serving it up chilled. Refrigerate your eggnog until sufficiently chilled\u2014or until you&#8217;re ready to serve\u2014then top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-ofixhy et3p2gv0\" data-journey-content=\"true\"><strong>How to store:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re serving it that day, you can place it in a pitcher in an ice bucket to keep it chilled. When stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge, this eggnog can last up to 4 days in the fridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/png.pngtree.com\/thumb_back\/fh260\/background\/20221001\/pngtree-advent-wreath-with-burning-candle-candlelight-decor-red-photo-image_34031586.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative Advent Candle Background Images, HD Pictures and Wallpaper For Free Download | Pngtree\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday Treat The Yule Log was originally an entire tree that was carefully chosen and brought into the house with great ceremony and burned over the 12 days of Christmas. &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/2025\/12\/14\/advent-day-14\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Advent Day 14<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advent-calender"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions\/98"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bevnice.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}