Easy Eggnog Cocktail

Holiday hosting doesn’t need another complicated recipe. This easy 2-ingredient Eggnog Cocktail combines creamy eggnog and vanilla vodka for a festive drink ready in one minute. Shake, pour, and add a little cinnamon or nutmeg if you’re feeling fancy.

Eggnog cocktail in a coupe glass on a holiday table with greenery and red berries.
  • Serves: 1
  • Prep Time: 1 minute

Ingredients

  • 2½ ounces vanilla vodka
  • 5 ounces eggnog
  • Ground nutmeg or cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Vanilla vodka and a carton of eggnog on a wooden board surrounded by Christmas greenery.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vanilla vodka and eggnog, then shake for about 10 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a light sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.

Adding vodka: Pouring vanilla vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Adding eggnog: Pouring eggnog into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Finished drink: Eggnog cocktail on a wooden board surrounded by Christmas greenery.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

  • Switch the spirit: Replace the vanilla vodka with brandy, spiced rum, or whiskey.
  • Keep it chilled: Use cold eggnog and shake with ice just before serving.
  • Adjust to taste: For a milder drink, use less vodka or add more eggnog.

🎄 Before You Go…

Have a little eggnog left in the carton? Try our Iced Eggnog Coffee. For more festive sips, check out our entire Christmas Cocktails and Mocktails collection.

Easy Eggnog Cocktail

Frosted Christmas drink in a coupe glass on holiday-themed table with greenery and red berries, perfect for festive gatherings.
Enjoy this festive 2-ingredient eggnog cocktail!
Tara
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • coup glass

Ingredients

  • 2½ oz vanilla vodka
  • 5 oz eggnog
  • sprinkle of ground cinnamon (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vanilla vodka and eggnog, then shake for about 10 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a light sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 235mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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