When mixing eggnog with brandy, which is poured first?

Liquids often mix due to different densities, so which one should I pour first in order to have them mix properly?

Best Answer

I think we are talking about viscosities here. In industry, mixing fluids with different viscosities seems to be a real problem. According to this:

Combining liquids with different viscosities can be much more difficult than combining liquids with similar physical properties. Adding a high-viscosity liquid to a low-viscosity liquid is usually easier than adding a low-viscosity liquid to a high-viscosity liquid. A low-viscosity liquid that is well-agitated can become turbulent, and the turbulence can act to disperse the high-viscosity liquid. Once the more-viscous liquid is dispersed, it can dissolve in the other liquid, eventually achieving a uniform blend.

But eggnogg-brandy is a whole different problem. link

The alcohol is an comparatively very acidic solution, so when you're first adding a milk product to it, you are exposing the milk (and the casein micelles) to a very acidic environment, and they will immediately start binding together.

The right way to do it is by pouring the nog first, and then slowly pouring in the booze while stirring. Finish up all the whisking of the cream, sugar, and eggs, and at the end, add in in the bourbon (and/or rye, rum, brandy, etc). Add acid: It's a law of the lab. In this case, it uses a high volume of fat content to give you the highest chance of clot-free success.

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How do you mix eggnog and brandy?

Ingredients

1 ounce brandy.

1 1/4 ounces milk.

1/2 ounce simple syrup.

1 large egg yolk.

Grated nutmeg, or cinnamon, for garnish.

Where do you start eggnog?

While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval Britain \u201cposset,\u201d a hot, milky, ale-like drink. By the 13th century, monks were known to drink a posset with eggs and figs.

How do you serve eggnog with alcohol?

Add the brandy, bourbon, or dark rum plus the vanilla extract and nutmeg. Start with the 1/2 cup of liquor, taste, and add more if you'd like. Stir well. Remember that adding more liquor also means the eggnog will be thinner in texture and also stronger in taste.

How do you mix eggnog?

Ingredients

6 egg yolks.

1/4 cup of sugar.

1/4 teaspoon salt.

3/4 cup brandy.

1/4 cup dark rum (or bourbon)

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.

1 cup heavy whipping cream.

How to Make the Brandy Eggnog Mixed Drink

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