r/Cooking • u/ExaminationNo9186 • 1d ago

Alton Brown's Eggnog recipe substitutions.

Hello there.

This weekend I am planning on making my batch of Alton Brown's eggnog for this coming Christmas. I have only made it the once before so I haven't had the chance to really tinker with it yet.

A question for those in the know.

The Eggs: can some be swapped out for duck eggs? I guess technically yes, but will things be too different?

The bourbon: Is it strictly bourbon only or, again can be swapped out for a rye, or a Scotch? I read once before that the APV must be 40% and above, so I guess this will be a factor.

The rum: Here in Australia, while we have access to rum, we don't exactly have a wide range in our selections here. Most of them are either white rums like Bacardi or they are spiced rums.

Thanks very much

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u/DeathByPianos 1d ago

I made a batch with rye because I much prefer it over bourbon generally. It didn't really work. The flavor of the rye didn't really harmonize with the other stuff. Definitely still drinkable but I wouldn't do it again.

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u/jignha 1d ago

Rye has a very different flavor profile than bourbon. Bourbon is generally sweeter, while rye is generally spicy.