
Sherry Eggnog
Cream sherry shaken with a whole egg and sugar, lengthened with milk and dusted with nutmeg. A gentle, nutty nog you don't have to wait for December to enjoy.
4% ABVLightCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Powdered Sugar1 tsp
- Sherry2 oz
- Egg1 whole
- Milk
- Nutmeg
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Sherry Eggnog close to the original.
Instead of Powdered Sugar
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
- Sugar— stir well to dissolve
Instead of Sherry
- Madeira— nutty, caramelized
- Port— sweeter, fruitier
Instead of Milk
- Half-and-Half— richer
- Plant-Based Milk— dairy-free swap
Instructions
Shake sherry, powdered sugar, and egg with ice and strain into a collins glass.
Fill with milk and stir.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Pairs well with
Nutty sherry custard richness is holiday comfort — cookies are mandatory:
- Gingerbread men
- Spiced shortbread
- Candied almonds
- Fruitcake bites




