London Fog Holiday Nog

 This classic drink with a twist is sure to become a favourite during the holiday season!

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 hours 10 minutes standing time)
Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 4 Earl Grey Vanilla Tea tea bags
• 4 cups (1 L) oat milk
• 4 eggs, divided 
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground ginger 
• Fresh nutmeg

Directions

1. In small saucepan set over medium, heat oat milk for 6-8 minutes, or until steaming and small bubbles form around edge of pan.
2. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and steep for about 10 minutes or until well flavoured. Remove tea bags and discard.
3. Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup (60 mL) sugar until thickened and lightened in colour. Gradually beat in oat milk mixture until combined. Stir in cinnamon and ginger.
4. In separate, clean bowl, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Divide among serving cups. Garnish with sprinkle of nutmeg.

Tips

• Cut down on prep time by using store-bought eggnog if desired.