Eggnog Calculator

Serving eggnog at a Christmas or New Year's party? Enter your guests and cups per person to see how many quarts of store-bought eggnog to buy, and how much of each ingredient a homemade batch needs.

Homemade ratio used (one batch, about 4 cups / 32 fl oz)

• 4 large eggs and 1/3 cup sugar.
• 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream.
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best), plus a pinch of cinnamon if you like.
• Optional: 6 tbsp (3 fl oz) bourbon, dark rum or brandy per batch, stirred in after chilling.
• Method: whisk eggs and sugar, warm with the milk over low heat, stirring, to 160 F until it coats a spoon, then stir in the cream and nutmeg and chill. Or use pasteurized eggs.

Quick reference (2 cups each, 4 oz, no spare)

FAQ

How many servings are in a quart of eggnog?

A quart is 32 fl oz, so it pours eight 4-ounce servings or four 8-ounce glasses. Eggnog is rich, so 4 ounces is a typical party serving.

How much eggnog do I need for 20 people?

At two 4-ounce cups each, 20 guests drink 160 fl oz, which is 5 quarts (about 1 1/4 gallons).

Is homemade eggnog safe to drink?

The safest method is a cooked custard base: heat the eggs, sugar and milk gently to 160 F before chilling, or use pasteurized eggs. Alcohol alone should not be relied on to make raw eggs safe.

See also: Hot chocolate calculator · Mulled wine calculator · Punch calculator · Cookie exchange calculator · All holiday dates · all tools