Rum and Eggnog Latte is great to enjoy during tree trimming, present wrapping, or just to celebrate and spread some holiday cheer.
How can you resist creamy hot eggnog, bold coffee, and a splash of rum, all topped with frothed milk, and a dusting of nutmeg? The ultimate eggnog recipe for a delicious latte. Yes, it can be made non-dairy too!
Holiday eggnog coffee is the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth. A cozy festive treat.
This spiked eggnog recipe is a holiday classic and a party favourite. Move over Starbucks, this is the best spiced eggnog coffee. It pairs perfectly with my Christmas croissant recipe.
Are you in the holiday spirit yet? My family is already drooling thinking about Christmas morning sandwiches, our family tradition for decades. Now the grandkids request them too.
If you have never tried to make a homemade latte you are in for a treat. They are super easy and budget-friendly too. Yes, you can create that super frothy foam topping easily. Don’t worry, you can make this coffee with eggnog alcohol-free as well, it is still super delicious.
Once you give this recipe a try, you will want more homemade lattes. Here are a few:
Spiked Eggnog Coffee Ingredients
If you do not have a fancy espresso machine, don’t fret (neither do I). You can still make this easily at home. Here is what you will need:
- good quality eggnog
- great tasting rum
- *(affiliate link) instant espresso (yes that is right)
- nutmeg
How To Make A Rum And Eggnog Latte
When I say this is easy, I really mean it is super easy. Here is what you do:
- place your eggnog in a pot and heat to just under boiling
- make your espresso in a measuring cup
- add some rum to a mug
- add the espresso to the mug
- froth the eggnog
- top the espresso/rum mixture with the foam
- sprinkle on some nutmeg
- DONE!
OMG, can you believe it? So easy! I guarantee you will be making this Christmas latte a lot during the holiday season. Be sure to read the suggestions and recipe tips below for vegan and non-dairy options.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
Did you know you can make a latte with instant coffee? I know the coffee fanatics may not think this is ideal. This is a great way to enjoy lattes at home without an espresso machine.
TIP: I even make lattes with strong, bold coffee too. Do you have a Keruig? You can make espresso on demand.
Now, when making that frothy topping, I use a hand-held milk frother. It works like a charm.
Coffee with eggnog is a great pairing for the holidays. For this recipe, I used store-bought eggnog. I look for the creamiest version I can get my hands on. Yes I know, all the extra calories but it is the holidays. Feel free to use a light version if you like. If you make homemade eggnog, bonus points to you!
Need a dairy-free version? Look for non-dairy egg nog like Silk Festive Nog, or Earth’s Own Oat Nog.
Best Alcohol For Spiked Coffees
This is where you can have LOTS of fun. Making a different eggnog latte drink by switching up the alcohol. Of course, it is perfectly fine to have non-alcoholic eggnog lattes too (remember do not drink and drive).
Some great things to add to eggnog are:
- brandy
- cognac
- bourbon
- vodka
- whiskey
- rye
- rum (white, dark, or spiced)
What is the best amount of alcohol to add to your latte? Most times it is 1 to 2 ounces per drink. It depends on the size of the latte and also the variety of alcohol you are using. This is a personal preference, so I will leave it to you to find the amount that works best for you.
I even have a Boozy Bourbon Iced Coffee you may like to try. If you love the combination of chocolate and coffee, you will want to give this Chocolate Coffee Martini a try too. Just like dessert in a glass.
Looking for some great food gifts? Check out this Edible Gifts for Christmas roundup. You won’t want to miss the Boozy Bourbon Fudge recipe. It is ALWAYS a holiday hit.
You can never go wrong with popcorn balls on the treat tray. These white chocolate covered popcorn balls look like snowballs trimmed with holiday sprinkles.
Homemade Eggnog Latte
Ingredients
- 8 ounces strong coffee (fresh or instant)
- 6 ounces eggnog
- 2 ounces rum (white or amber)
- Nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
- Place eggnog in a pot and heat to just under boiling.
- Make espresso in a measuring cup with boiling water.
- Place rum in mug.
- Add hot espresso to the rum.
- Froth eggnog.
- Add eggnog to mug and top with foam.
- Sprinkle nutmeg and enjoy!
Terri
Wow – love how easy this is and that you can’t get it at Starbuck’s haha! It’s been a while since I made myself a latte at home – that will definitely be changing. Here’s to spiked holiday beverages!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YOU will LOVE this for sure. Happy Holidays!
Krista Price
PERFECT timing! I just picked up a pre-made Eggnog from Aldi, and this recipe will work perfectly for it! It’s got everything I love!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….we love this drink during the holidays. You can’t get this at Starbucks. CHEERS!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
Wow, this sounds SO delicious! With all of the super yummy flavors you got going in this drink, from the rum to the eggnog to the latte, I’m sure this drink is bound to be divine!
Homemade & Yummy
You are correct, DIVINE is exactly what this is. CHEERS!
Georgie
I’ve only just discovered eggnog and I LOVE it!!! I come from Australia ha we don’t have it! This looks so so good though I love the addition of the coffee!
Homemade & Yummy
This is one coffee drink you cannot get at Starbucks. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Kathryn
I may have to go to the store right now to get eggnog so I can make this!!
Homemade & Yummy
HURRY…yu will want to enjoy this drink ASAP.
Chef Markus Mueller
Yum that looks delicious! Have you ever made eggnog at home from scratch!? Something I want to do this year..my wife would drink it all by herself!!!
Homemade & Yummy
I have not, but I think I just might give it a try. CHEERS!
Tatiana
When i hear rum and eggnog latte, i can smell Christmas right away ! This drink is so festive, and so delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA…YES this is a festive drink for sure. CHEERS!!
Michelle
Oh my goodness, this is just Christmas in a mug! How have I never tried this?! This is on the list, I can’t wait to make it.
Homemade & Yummy
Well you really need to give this a try ASAP….have a wonderful holiday season.
Saima
Rum and Eggnog Latte! Such a simple recipe with so few ingredients and easy to make too. Thanks for posting this recipe! Looks great and I’m sure it will taste as good as it looks!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this festive drink a try during the holiday season.
Amy
My hubby is obsessed with eggnog! I’ll be making this for him for sure! Thanks for the recipe.
Homemade & Yummy
He will love you for making this delicious festive drink.
Adrienne
Consider this a permanent addition to my holiday serving list! Yum.
Homemade & Yummy
Well CHEERS to you, and happy holidays.
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
Oh yes!!! I’m saving this recipe to make for the holidays! I love that there is coffee and rum in here. Those flavors go together so well with eggnog. YUM
Homemade & Yummy
This is such a festive drink…HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Pam Greer
This is definitely going on our Christmas menu! I’ll also make some to sip on after we decorate our tree! I keep a jar of good instant espresso in the pantry for baking, so this is perfect!
Homemade & Yummy
Instant espresso really works well for this drink. CHEERS!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
I need to try this! So relaxing!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, and so very festive!! ENJOY!
Renee Gardner
I love a good eggnog cocktail, but 8 shots of espresso will have me bouncing off the walls for a week!! Would it be better to reduce everything or replace part of the espresso with water?? Or should I just pick up decaf and keep the ratios the same??
Homemade & Yummy
OMG I had to go back and check the recipe. I am using instant espresso for the coffee (instead of fresh), so the recipe is actually for 8 ounces of coffee (like a cup of strong coffee). Sorry to make it confusing. Hope this helps. Use whatever strong coffee you like. The ratio of coffee to eggnog is also personal preference. I used the ratio of 8 ounces of coffee to 6 ounces of eggnog because that is the way we like it. Feel free to make your own ratios.