Don’t be bummed about booze-free eggnoguse this expert guide to add holiday spirit to your favorite Christmas drink.

What’s The Best Base Liquor For Eggnog?

For a signature Southern touch, trade all of these for a generous splash of your favoritebourbon.

pouring bourbon into eggnog base

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Can You Add Any Other Liqueur?

Do I Need To Use Fancy Spirits?

No, it’s OK to stick with the cheaper stuff.

Try dark rums like The Real McCoy 5 Year, Privateer Amber, or Ed Hamilton 86 Proof.

Want us to make it even easier on you?

If you buy a 1-quart container of eggnog, you should use 6.5 ounces of liquor, total.

What’s The Best Way To Garnish?

Even cocktails need a finishing flourishit’s the holiday season, after all.

Serve and enjoy, preferably near a crackling fire.