Classical Appetites: Cranberry Cordial with Egg Nog Whipped Cream

Cranberry Cordial with Egg Nog Whipped Cream

It's Improv Challenge time again from our gracious host at Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker, and it's with much excitement that I unveil my original creation using our two assigned ingredients of cranberries and eggnog. I present to you, Cranberry Cordial with Eggnog Whipped Cream!!! A perfect after-dinner dessert drink that's easy to prepare, easy on the eyes, and most importantly, easy on the palate!

I started this drink about three weeks ago by making a cranberry liqueur or "bounce."

I combined the citrus rum with frozen cranberries (or use fresh if you have them)...

...allowing the berries to soak for 2 weeks in a dark pantry, shaking them gently once a day. Then I added the sugar and left them for another week, still gently shaking them daily.

Strain the cordial from the berries. Isn't it pretty???

When you're ready to serve your drink, pour a 50/50 mix of eggnog and whipping cream together in a mixer. (This picture is hilarious because I wouldn't suggest bothering with lowfat eggnog when you're adding whipping cream, but it's what I had on hand!)

Mix the egg nog and whipping cream until soft peaks form. It's not going to get as stiff as normal whipping cream since it's been cut with egg nog. But that's okay! If you want stiffer peaks, add more whipping cream.