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Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.

January 11, 2021 by Sean Leave a Comment

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Ok, I realize I’m about two months too late to be posting this, but when you find this in December of 2021, you’re welcome.

Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry.

So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 bar travels.

Literally 50% of the time when we’d sit at an international bar and tell a bartender where we were from (Portland), their response would be:

“Oh! My buddy Jeff is from Portland!”

He clearly has a lot of buddies.

Aside from being named one of the most influential people of the last century within the industry, he’s about as good of a dude as it gets.

Seriously, his passion for his career and his employees is unlike anything I’ve seen.

And if you’re in Portland, I highly recommend you check out Clyde Tavern and Pepe le Moko and try his drinks in person (you know, once all this COVID business is done).

But enough of the flattery, today we’re talking eggnog.

And not just any eggnog, the BEST EGGNOG RECIPE ON THE PLANET.

Best eggnog recipe
Best. Eggong. Ever.

You might be kind of like I was, and think “eggnog? ew.”

I’m not the biggest fan of it usually, but this tequila and sherry concoction? Nectar of the gods.

No joke, it’s one of the best drinks you’ll ever have.

I made it for the first time last year, and it was phenomenal. But then I had to know if it was as good as the real thing. So a few days later my wife and I marched down to Clyde Common for dinner and promptly ordered two eggnogs: Yep, just as good as expected.

But fortunately for you, it’s easy to make at home and is the perfect holiday cocktail.

What Makes Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog So Good?

Personally, I think the reason this eggnog is so good is that it’s unexpected.

Tequila?

Sherry?

Would never have thought to put those two together in a decadent holiday drink. Yet here we are.

Throw some nutmeg on top which compliments it all wonderfully? And you’ve got a new holiday tradition.

So how do you make it?

Let me tell you.

Clyde Common Sherry Eggnog Ingredients

If you’re making it for a large group, you can get the full instructions on Jeff’s website here.

I use his paired-down version, which results in a much more manageable amount for 2-4 people.

Here’s what you’ll need to get going:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3oz (by volume) superfine sugar
  • 2oz anejo tequila
  • 2.5oz Amontillado sherry
  • 6 oz whole milk
  • 4 oz heavy cream

From there:

  1. Get a stand mixer (or a blender if you don’t have one) and gently beat the eggs until smooth
  2. Slowly add in sugar
  3. Slowly add in tequila, sherry, milk, and cream
  4. Mix until combined
  5. Chill overnight

That’s it.

It’s one of the easiest batch holiday cocktails you can make, and the fact that you can do it a few days before you have guests over makes it a real winner.

Best Eggnog Recipe: Clyde Common Tequila Sherry Eggnog from Jeffrey Morgenthaler
One of these days I’ll make the actual Tom and Jerry’s cocktail. But until then, these get used for eggnog!

Morgenthaler's Sherry Eggnog

This is the best eggnog recipe on the planet. Simple as that.
Print Recipe
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Keywordseggong, sherry, tequila
DifficultyIntermediate
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings22 Drinks
Cost$2 Serving

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Jar for storing

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 3 oz (volume) Superfine Sugar
  • 2 oz Anejo Tequila
  • 2.5 oz Amontillado Sherry
  • 6 oz Whole Milk
  • 4 oz Heavy cream

Instructions

  • Beat eggs in stand mixer until smooth
  • Slowly add in sugar
  • One at a time add in tequila, sherry, cream, and milk
  • Refrigerate overnight

Notes

This is hands down the best eggnog I've ever had. Even if you think you don't like eggnog? Give this a shot.

Check Out Jeff’s Books

Like I said, of all the bartenders I’ve met in my travels, Jeff is about as down to earth as it gets. You won’t find the slightest bit of pretension there, and he treats his employees like his family.

If you don’t have either of them yet, I’d highly recommend picking up one of his two bartending books:

  • The Bar Book – This might be my favorite book on bartending technique ever written. If you want to get better at your craft of making drinks, this is a must-own.
  • Drinking Distilled – One of the few books written about how to drink drinks, not just how to make them. This book is light-hearted, funny, and all about how to properly enjoy a drink at a bar – without pissing off everyone around you.

Filed Under: Cocktail Recipes Tagged With: eggnog, sherry, tequila

About Sean

Sean has spent the last decade teaching people how to build small businesses, playing golf, and sneaking into high class establishments where he probably doesn't belong. Slightly pretentious is a tongue in cheek description of his travels.

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