Eggnog Coffee

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Eggnog coffee is a delicious and festive way to enjoy your morning cup of joe. This holiday-inspired beverage is made by combining hot coffee with rich and creamy eggnog. The result is a rich and indulgent drink that is perfect for enjoying on a cold winter day! If you love eggnog, you'll definitely love this eggnog coffee. It will put you in the holiday spirit!
A mug of eggnog coffee topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.
A mug of eggnog coffee topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Do you love eggnog? Try this easy eggnog coffee recipe! Eggnog coffee is a festive and flavorful way to enjoy your coffee this holiday season. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rich and creamy coffee is perfect for sipping on a cold winter day. 

If you are looking for a way to add some festive flair to your morning routine, then give eggnog coffee a try. It’s so creamy and delicious! Whether you like a dark roast, medium roast, breakfast blend, or even decaf coffee, you’ll love this hot drink with a subtle hint of eggnog taste.

While this Christmas coffee recipe is amazing as is, you could even add a splash of rum or brandy for an extra kick. Personally? I like mine served with a dollop of eggnog whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of nutmeg. So festive!

You’ll love this recipe because:

  • It’s quick. You can have your eggnog coffee ready in just about 5 minutes! It’s the perfect way to get your morning routine started!
  • It’s adaptable. Depending how creamy you like your coffee, you can easily adjust the ratio of eggnog and coffee. Check out my notes for my suggestions!
  • It’s festive. This recipe is great for serving at Christmas brunch as a holiday coffee. It’s unique, but so delicious! If you’re an eggnog lover, this may become your new favorite holiday drink!

Here’s what you’ll need:

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Ingredients

Ingredients in small bowls to make eggnog coffee, including eggnog, coffee, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks with a text overlay over each ingredient.

Ingredient Notes

  • coffee – You can use your favorite coffee for this recipe. I went with a medium roast, since that’s my favorite. Use your coffee maker at home, a french press, or even instant coffee for this recipe. You don’t need a fancy espresso machine to have a delicious holiday-inspired coffee drink. 
  • eggnog – Use store-bought eggnog that you get in the dairy-aisle at your local grocery store. The ingredients are typically milk, cream, eggs, corn syrup or sugar, and some spices. Don’t use the eggnog that comes from the alcohol aisle, which is different. Check out my notes on how much eggnog to add to the recipe. If you don’t like your coffee as creamy, just add less eggnog. 
  • nutmeg – One of the main spices in eggnog is nutmeg! It will give this eggnog coffee extra eggnog flavor. 
  • cinnamon sticks – For just a bit of warmth and to round out the flavor, I love to throw a cinnamon stick or two into the pot while the coffee and eggnog are warming up together. You can easily omit this if you would like. 

Step-by-step instructions

This Christmas eggnog coffee is such an easy coffee recipe that you can have with your breakfast all holiday season long! It’s so creamy! It’s really easy to make, too, with just a few simple ingredients. The following step-by-step photos with matching instructions are meant to help you see the eggnog coffee recipe at various stages so that you can make it perfectly every time.

For the ingredient list with measurements, full instructions, printable recipe and additional notes, please scroll down to the recipe card.

A saucepan filled with eggnog, ground nutmeg and two cinnamon sticks before mixing together.
Add the eggnog, ground nutmeg and cinnamon sticks to a saucepan.
A saucepan filled with eggnog mixed together with ground nutmeg and two cinnamon sticks.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often, about 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.
A spider spatula pulling out two cinnamon sticks from a saucepan of eggnog.
Remove the cinnamon sticks from the pot and take the eggnog off of the heat.
A glass measuring cup pouring coffee into a saucepan of eggnog.
Pour the hot coffee into the eggnog mixture.
A glass mug of eggnog coffee on a pink table.
Pour the eggnog coffee into two mugs.
A mug of eggnog coffee topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • Depending on how creamy you like your eggnog coffee, play with the ratio of coffee and eggnog. I love a creamy coffee, so I used a full 1 cup of eggnog to 2 cups of coffee. If you don’t like your coffee as light as mine in the photos, use ½ cup of eggnog to 2 cups of coffee for a less flavored version. 
  • The goal is to simmer the eggnog on the stove top to get it hot to match the temperature of your hot coffee. So be sure you are using freshly brewed coffee so that the eggnog and coffee can easily combine into one homogeneous mixture. 
  • Top your eggnog coffee with some whipped cream (try my eggnog whipped cream!), a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick for the most festive experience. 

FAQs

Is eggnog good with coffee?

Yes! Eggnog is so thick and creamy, perfect for flavoring coffee.

Can you use eggnog as a creamer in coffee?

Yes, you can. The way I make my eggnog coffee is by combining everything in a pot until the eggnog is warmed through. This is perfect for serving multiple people. However, if you prefer, you can just add a little of the warmed eggnog to your coffee as a creamer instead. 

Is eggnog coffee gluten-free?

Yes, eggnog coffee should be naturally gluten-free. The eggnog I used was certified gluten-free. Just be sure that your eggnog is gluten-free if need be!

Is eggnog coffee dairy-free?

Typically, egg nog is made from cream and/or whole milk, so it is not dairy-free. However, there are many non-dairy eggnogs (made with oat milk or almond milk) on the market so you can easily make this festive eggnog dairy-free if you’d like!

A white saucepan filled with eggnog coffee on top of a Christmas tree trivet.

Storage Instructions

This eggnog coffee recipe doesn’t store well, so only make what you plan on serving. It’s easy to cut in half if you are only planning on serving one. You can also easily double the recipe to serve a crowd.

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A mug of eggnog coffee topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Eggnog Coffee

Eggnog coffee is a delicious and festive way to enjoy your morning cup of joe. This holiday-inspired beverage is made by combining hot coffee with rich and creamy eggnog. The result is a rich and indulgent drink that is perfect for enjoying on a cold winter day! If you love eggnog, you'll definitely love this eggnog coffee. It will put you in the holiday spirit!
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ – 1 cup eggnog, see notes
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, plus additional for serving
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 cups hot coffee
  • eggnog whipped cream or store-bought whipped cream

Instructions

  • Add the eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring the eggnog to a simmer, but do not boil.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and take the cinnamon sticks out of the eggnog mixture.
  • Add the coffee to the eggnog and mix until combined.
  • Pour the eggnog coffee into two mugs or coffee cups.
  • Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • The amount of eggnog you want to use will vary depending on how creamy you like your coffee. For your coffee to look like the photos, add the full 1 cup of eggnog for an extra creamy coffee. If you like your coffee to be darker, start with just ½ cup of eggnog. 
  • I like to combine my coffee with the eggnog mixture in the pot. However, you could add your hot coffee to your mugs and then top with the hot eggnog mixture instead! This way you can easily control how much eggnog gets added to each individual cup of coffee. 
  • The nutrition calculation is just an estimation and will depend on how much eggnog you use in the coffee recipe. It also does not include the whipped cream topping as the calories and nutrition can vary widely depending on what you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 1mg

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