Eggnog is a holiday drink staple, but what’s better than just simple old eggnog? Eggnog with an Indian fusion twist to it! My boyfriend is a cocktail connoisseur and makes the most delicious drinks on this planet (I promise I’m not being biased). He turned a regular eggnog into the most scrumptious and perfect holiday drink! I’m not a fan of traditional eggnog, but this was divine and a huge hit at our holiday party last year.
If you haven’t heard of Somrus before, you’re in for a treat. It’s so delightful to drink on its own, but even more so in this cocktail. It’s an Indian cream based rum liqueur (almost like bailey’s but better) with a symphony of flavors like rose, cardamom, pistachio, almond, and saffron. Imagine a delicious Indian ice cream with these flavors melted into liquid form. Just so creamy and delicious. A liqueur you honestly you didn’t know you needed, but can’t imagine being without once you’ve tried it!
Like I said, this “somnog” or “nogrus” or “eggrus” (okay I’ll stop) is one of the yummiest holiday drinks and so perfect if you’re spending the holidays with your parents/relatives! It incorporates many of the flavors your parents (and you) love in chai or mithai (Indian sweets). So without further ado, here’s the recipe for this deliciousness of a cocktail!
Tips:
– The Somrus liqueur I used is Somrus Original. They’ve rebranded and now also call it Somrus Chai. So if you don’t see the original one, don’t freak out. Somrus Chai is the same thing.
– They also have two other flavors: Somrus Mango & Somrus Coffee. I’ve tried Somrus Mango and it’s so yum! Just like Indian mango ice cream. I think both could easily substituted for the original in this recipe and would make an equally yummy cocktail.
– I usually garnish with some pomegranate seeds and nutmeg/cinnamon on top. This time, I didn’t have pomegranate seeds on hand and garnished with some blueberries instead. You can also add a dash of cinnamon, crushed peppermint candy, a candy cane, or even a cinnamon stick.
– If you don’t want to add egg white, it’s totally fine and feel free to skip it. It’s used to add the frothiness, but not necessary.
– You can use store bought simple syrup or make it at home. Super simple – equal parts sugar and water. Boil together until sugar completely dissolves and cool down to room temperature. Can also store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
– If you cannot find Somrus, don’t worry! You can also make this with Rumchata, a very similar cream-based liqueur. It won’t have all the flavors of Somrus but has cinnamon and vanilla which would also be perfect for this holiday recipe!
Somrus Nog
Delicious Indian-fusion cream-based holiday drink.
Ingredients
– 1 oz bourbon
– 1 egg white
– 1 oz simple syrup
– 1.5 oz Somrus liqueur
– A few pomegranate seeds or blueberries
– A dash of nutmeg or cinnamon
– Ice
Directions
- Add the bourbon, egg white, simple syrup, and Somrus into a cocktail shaker.
- Shut tight and shake vigorously until it’s frothy or if you’re not adding egg white, for about a minute.
- Add ice, shut tight, and shake again for 30 seconds.
- Pour out into a glass.
- Top with pomegranate seeds/blueberries and nutmeg or cinnamon. Also can add any other garnish of your choice.
- Cheers!
Drink up, grinches! Hope this turns out to be your new favorite holiday cocktail! Merry Christmas Eve, my loves!
xo,
S
Sassy Sherni 