Steaming egg nog

[oofnik]

I want to attempt to make an egg nog latte. Has anyone tried it? Does it work? I wanted to get some opinions before I blow egg nog all over my walls . So what do you guys think?

[Psyd]

I think the worst you could do is curdle some egg-nog. Give it a go, and tell us what it's like. Is this real egg-nog, and does it have any alcohol in it? You could be onto your first sig drink...

[oofnik]

Well that was a pleasant surprise! It worked very well and made a very tasty egg nog latte.
I recommend it for the holiday guests- something nice to mix with egg nog that won't make your head spin!

[cannonfodder]

That would depend on their caffeine tolerance. A double shot may make some heads spin.

[Everman]

A double doesn't contain much caffeine. Can you really taste the coffee very much through the nog?

[Psyd]

That would depend on their caffeine tolerance. A double shot may make some heads spin.

It might depend on their cholesterolerance. I took a look at some 'lite' 'nog to see if I might be able to try this one. 300 Mg per two tablespoon serving!

Find me something that won't tick off my ticker.

[oofnik]

It might depend on their cholesterolerance. I took a look at some 'lite' 'nog to see if I might be able to try this one. 300 Mg per two tablespoon serving!

Find me something that won't tick off my ticker.

Good lord.. Are you sure you didn't read that wrong? I'm just using regular supermarket stuff and it's like 30mg per 8 ounce serving.

[k7qz]

Good lord.. Are you sure you didn't read that wrong? I'm just using regular supermarket stuff and it's like 30mg per 8 ounce serving.

I've heard that if you dump a little Brandy in Egg Nog like you're supposed to that you can knock that number down to, oh probably about, 3 mg per 8 oz. serving.... Almost becomes "health food" at that point-

[c0bra]

My brother says Starbucks mixes eggnog and non-fat milk, perhaps in a 2/3 to 1/3 ratio. I take no responsibility for any nauseating amalgamations resulting from this

[Psyd]

Good lord.. Are you sure you didn't read that wrong?

Nope, but it's still in the 'fridger. I'll check tonight.

[cannonfodder]

I have a carton in front of me (benefit of working for a restaurant supply company).

C.F. Burger Creamery

Colonial style Custard nog

½ cup serving
Calories 180
Calories from fat 70

Note, custard nog is thicker than egg nog because it is cooked.

[Cathi]

Try Silk (soymilk) brand "Nog." It has no cholesterol (or saturated fat).

We are not regular soymilk drinkers, but this is our preferred "eggnog" drink. Spiked or not, your choice. Its very good, especially topped with some nutmeg.

As an aside, I have no affiliation with Silk soymilk.

[Psyd]

We are not regular soymilk drinkers, but this is our preferred "eggnog" drink. Spiked or not, your choice. Its very good, especially topped with some nutmeg.

If there were two glasses out, one with soynog and the other with a traditional 'nog, couldja tell which was which?

Oh, and I looked. 45 mg of cholesterol per serving, and >300 mg suggested per day. I dunno how I got the two figgers crossed. Can't even blame my dyslexia for that one.

[Cathi]

Psyd, not sure if I could tell or not. I know I don't like the super-thick (almost sludgy) feel of some egg nog, for the same reason that I can't tolerate whole milk. From a health standpoint, its well worth the adjustment (if there is one). I should add I don't use alcohol in my "nog." Not sure how that would effect the taste. Cheers!

[oofnik]

45 mg of cholesterol per serving, and >300 mg suggested per day. I dunno how I got the two figgers crossed.

Hah, alright, that's a little more reasonable!
Well anyway I've been making them for my friends and such, and I've found that a ratio of about 1/3 milk to 2/3 nog like c0bra said works pretty well. Also, I found this recipe on CoffeeGeek for a delicious sounding egg nog and espresso drink from scratch. Haven't gotten around to making one yet but can't wait to try!