Eggnog in Coffee: How to Make an Eggnog Latte & More!

Get the Best Eggnog Latte Recipe and Enjoy a Creamy Holiday Treat On-Demand! 

Eggnog is a classic holiday treat that embodies the perfect balance of rich sweetness, Christmas-inspired spices, and a smooth, creamy finish! Perhaps that's why eggnog lattes are a popular drink on Christmas morning or Christmas Eve. Using up any leftover eggnog on Boxing Day or even New Year's Eve is also pretty great!

No matter what holiday you're celebrating, that extra eggnog can be the perfect ingredient for making an eggnog latte! Whether hot or iced, eggnog lattes are delicately sweet with tasty spiced notes and a creamy, velvety texture. 

How to Make Eggnog Lattes at Home

Making the perfect eggnog latte takes a little bit of skill and possibly, some practice. However, we want to help you get it right the first time around. That's why we've put together this useful recipe guide so that you can get the perfect eggnog latte every time! We've included a great eggnog latte recipe, some optional flavored coffee ideas, and the dos and don'ts of crafting eggnog lattes at home. 

Ingredients for One Eggnog Latte:

• ⅓ cup of 2% milk
• ⅔ cup of eggnog
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce shot) of espresso (or brewed coffee at  triple-strength. This maple-flavored coffee is great for eggnog lattes) 
• 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
• Whipped cream, if desired. 

Hot Eggnog Latte Recipe: How to Make a Steamed Eggnog Latte at Home

1. In a heat-safe steaming container or saucepan, combine the eggnog and the milk. Heat the mixture to about 145 degrees Fahrenheit with your espresso machine’s steaming wand or on the stove, carefully monitoring the temperature with a food thermometer. 
2. Brew a shot of espresso or coffee at triple strength. You will need 1.5 oz, which is equivalent to an espresso shot. 
3. Pour the steamed eggnog and milk into your serving mug, cup, or glass, but hold back the foam. 
4. Combine the espresso shot or coffee. 
5. Add the leftover eggnog foam on top, and sprinkle with ground nutmeg. Alternatively, you can add whipped cream on top and sprinkle nutmeg. 

Iced Eggnog Latte Recipe: Make a Cold Eggnog Latte at Home

Iced eggnog lattes are great for New Year’s and Christmas Eve! Here’s how to craft a homemade iced eggnog latte if you’re craving a creamy sweet holiday treat. 

Ingredients for One Iced Eggnog Latte:

• 2 oz of 2% milk
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 
• 4 or 5 oz of eggnog
• Ground nutmeg 
• Whipped cream for topping 
• 3 oz (2-shots) of espresso or coffee brewed at triple strength (this eggnog-flavored coffee is a great choice)

Recipe Instructions for an Iced Eggnog Latte at Home

1. First, brew your triple-strength coffee or espresso. You’ll need 3 oz, and you’ll want to do this step first because it lets the coffee cool down a bit. 
2. In a separate glass, add ice, about ¾ of the way to the top of the glass. 
3. Combine milk and eggnog until stirred together well. 
4. Pour the espresso or coffee over the ice. 
5. Now, pour the milk and eggnog mixture over the ice and espresso. 
6. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg to taste!

Can you steam eggnog for an eggnog latte?

Yes, you can steam eggnog for an eggnog latte. However, to avoid any unpleasant effects like curdling, it’s best to thin it out with milk first. Also, never heat your eggnog above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, do not heat an eggnog milk mixture above 150 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Here are a Few Ways to Steam Eggnog Mixed with Milk for a Latte...

• With an espresso wand/milk steamer: Mix eggnog and milk, and heat with a steamer, to a temperature between 145° and 150° F.
• In the microwave: Heat a 50/50 mix of eggnog and milk in a microwave-safe mug until hot, but never to the boiling point. A cup of this mixture can usually be heated to the proper temperature in about 50 seconds. Then, use a fork or a milk-frother to froth the mix until it is foamy. 
• On the stove: In a saucepan, combine milk and eggnog and heat to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, while closely monitoring with a food thermometer. You can froth as you heat the mix, using a whisk or fork.

Here are some tips for steaming eggnog:

Eggnog in coffee - what does it taste like?

A few spoonful's of eggnog in coffee is mildly sweet, with delicate eggnog notes. To get sweeter or stronger eggnog notes in black coffee, you may need more eggnog and stronger coffee. 

How to get more eggnog flavor in coffee?

For bolder eggnog flavors in your coffee, you can get eggnog-flavored coffee and then add real eggnog. Or, mix a spoonful of sugar, a sprinkle of nutmeg, a little heavy cream, and real eggnog together to make kind of sweet creamer to enhance that classic eggnog taste in your coffee cup. Eggnog flavored coffee grounds can also make for a bolder taste! Top-rated holiday-favored coffees (with multiple eggnog-themed coffee flavors) are sold online at www.OneGreatCoffee.Com. 

How to add eggnog to black coffee?

In black coffee, eggnog can be fantastic. However, remember that eggnog isn't as thick as heavy cream or as sweet as coffee creamer. After all, it is mean to be enjoyed as is or cut with sweet alcohol.

So, if you're craving something rich or sweet in your cup of Joe, you may either want to brew your coffee stronger and add more eggnog, or add eggnog in place of creamer but also with a spoonful of sugar or honey. That will give you some added sweetness. 

That is, unless, you like the very light sweetness and flavor of eggnog alone in your coffee, in which case you can just add a few spoonful's of eggnog in your coffee in place of creamer or milk. In this case, the flavors will be very mild but less bitter than just black coffee normally is. 

Can I use eggnog instead of coffee creamer?

Yes, you can absolutely use eggnog in place of your regular sweetened coffee creamer. Just remember that eggnog will not be as thick or sweet when incorporated into coffee. So, if you want a sweeter, thicker, creamier coffee effect, consider either adding 2 times as much eggnog as your regular coffee creamer, or think about adding an additional coffee sweetener, to taste. 

Making A Latte With Eggnog: Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are plenty of delicious ways to make a latte using eggnog or add eggnog to your cup of coffee. The main thing to remember is that eggnog is similar to heavy whipping cream and may need to be mixed with milk to give your latte the smooth texture you are used to.

For adding eggnog to black coffee, it may need to be sweetened up a bit. Especially, if you are substituting a flavored creamer with leftover eggnog. Finally, remember that different brands of eggnog may respond differently to things like steaming or incorporation into an iced beverage. 

To really infuse your latte or coffee drinks with bold eggnog flavors, we recommend using an eggnog-flavored coffee like this one. Cheers!