Edible Vancouver Island Holiday 2022

Dating back to medieval times, eggnog has a long history of being enjoyed during the coldest of winter months—especially during the holidays. Whether you drink it as is or opt to add alcohol, it’s the perfect festive drink to enjoy on Christmas Eve or to ring in the new year with.

2 cups milk 3 egg yolks ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 cup heavy cream ⅔ tsp ground cinnamon ⅓ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 ounces local, dark spirit (optional—see sidebar of suggestions below) optional: whipped cream, ground whole nutmeg

1. Mix egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Continue mixing until the mixture is thickened and pale. 2. In a saucepan, combine milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to boil. 3. Remove ⅓ cup of the hot milk and whisk into the egg yolks mixture to temper the egg yolks. 4. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan while whisking continuously. Add ground nutmeg. Continue cooking on low heat for approximately 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens a little. Do not boil. 5. Let the milk mixture cool to room temperature. 6. Pour the heavy cream into the bowl. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. 7. Add the whipped cream to the cooled milk mixture and whisk to combine. 8. For boozy eggnog: add the 3 ounces of local spirit (see list below) to the mixture when you add the heavy cream. 9. Place in the refrigerator and cool completely for at least 2 hours. 10. Pour eggnog into glasses. Top with whipped cream and ground whole nutmeg.

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PHOTO DANIKA MCDOWELL

L o c a l s p i r i t s t o a d d t o y o u r ‘ n o g :

• Shelter Point whisky • Stillhead whisky or brandy • Wayward rum or krupnik • Merridale Rhumb or brandy

• Caledonian whisky • Devine Distillery whisky or rum • Arbutus Distillery whisky

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