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    Published: Dec 1, 2022 Updated: Dec 1, 2022 by Nena Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

    Bombardino (Italian Eggnog Cocktail)

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    Have you ever heard of bombardino? This Italian alcoholic drink may not have caught on in the United States (yet), but it's a warm and delicious spin on traditional Christmas eggnog. Serve with fresh Italian pizzelle cookies or gingerbread men to keep warm on a frosty winter's evening!

    bombardino with christmas decorations

    Everyone has that one special food or drink they look forward to every holiday season: peanut brittle, potato latkes, sticky toffee pudding, and for me, eggnog everything. Eggnog ice cream, eggnog lattes, and of course eggnog cocktails like this Italian eggnog drink called bombardino.

    "Bombardino" is Italian for "the bomb", and that's exactly what this drink is! It is often enjoyed at ski lodges as a way to warm up after braving the slopes of the Italian Alps.

    While traditionally bombardino is made with a thick custard called Zabaglione, today most variations of this hot cocktail are made with eggnog liqueur.

    🧐 Why This Recipe Works

    • This is an easy alternative to authentic Italian bombardino, which is made with an egg liqueur called Vov. Not the most common ingredient on this side of the pond!
    • Bombardino is probably the quickest and easiest drink you'll ever make. Just heat, mix, and garnish!
    • This cost-effective original recipe only calls for 4 simple ingredients which you can easily find at any store if they aren't already in your kitchen.
    italian alcoholic drink by christmas decorations

    🛒 What You Need For This Recipe

    bombardino ingredients

    🔖 Recipe Ingredients And Substitutions

    • Eggnog: Any kind of eggnog will do.
    • Brandy: Whiskey or rum make great alternatives.
    • Whipped cream: Store-bought is fine, or you can make your own homemade whipped cream.
    • Garnish: I like to top mine with a little powdered cinnamon, but you can also use cinnamon sticks or spices like star anise and freshly grated whole nutmeg.

    🍸How To Make Bombardino

    Step 1: Add 1 cup of eggnog to a saucepan and warm over medium heat until the eggnog is just about to boil. Remove it from the stove and pour ½ a cup into each glass.

    eggnog warming in a saucepan

    Pro tip: You don't want to leave the eggnog over the stove long enough to actually boil, so make sure you remove it in time. It only took about 3 minutes for me before it was time to take it off the heat.

    Step 2: Add ¼ cup of brandy to each glass and stir.

    pouring alcohol into drink
    stirring alcohol into drink

    Step 3: Top it all off with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg, or star anise. Serve while warm and enjoy!

    bombardino topped with whipped cream cinnamon and star anise

    Pro Tip: One of my favorite kitchen tools is a Microplane/zester which can be used to grate whole nutmeg and zest citrus. If you don't have one, put it on your Christmas list!

    🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

    What is Bombardino in English?

    Bombardino is Italian for "the bomb", and that's exactly what this hot eggnog cocktail is!

    What is a VOV in Italy?

    Vov, which means "eggs", is an Italian eggnog liqueur made with Marsala wine, egg yolks, milk, sugar, and vanilla.

    Do you drink eggnog hot or cold?

    While eggnog is usually something you would drink cold, it is sometimes served hot. In Italy, they make bombardino, a warm cocktail made with eggnog liqueur, brandy, cinnamon, and whipped cream. This drink is commonly enjoyed at ski lodges in the Italian Alps as a way to warm yourself after a long day of skiing.

    italian alcoholic drinks topped with whipped cream cinnamon and star anise

    👩🏻‍🍳 Pro Tips

    • While the usual way to make bombardino requires Vov or eggnog liqueur, I don't recommend substituting the eggnog in this recipe because it will change the taste and alcohol content.
    • If you're a chocolate milk vs hot cocoa kind of person, try this tasty drink over ice, I did! It's just as delicious.
    • Don't have goblets? Serve your bombardino in a pretty holiday mug instead.
    • Learn how to make limoncello with my easy Italian limoncello recipe!

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    italian alcholic bombardino drink

    Bombardino (Italian Eggnog Cocktail)

    This Italian alcoholic drink is a warm and delicious spin on traditional eggnog, perfect for Christmas.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Nena Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup eggnog
    • ½ cup brandy
    • whipped cream
    • cinnamon to garnish

    Instructions

    • Add 1 cup of eggnog to a saucepan and warm over medium heat until the eggnog is just about to boil. Remove it from the stove and pour ½ a cup into each glass.
    • Add ¼ cup of brandy to each glass and stir.
    • Top it all off with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg, or star anise. Serve while warm and enjoy!

    Notes

    • You don't want to leave the eggnog over the stove long enough to actually boil, so make sure you remove it in time. It only took about 3 minutes for me before it was time to take it off the heat.
    • While the usual way to make bombardino requires Vov or eggnog liqueur, I don't recommend substituting the eggnog in this recipe because it will change the taste and alcohol content.
    • One of my favorite kitchen tools is a Microplane/zester which can be used to grate whole nutmeg and zest citrus. If you don't have one, put it on your Christmas list!
    • If you're a chocolate milk vs hot cocoa kind of person, try this tasty drink over ice, I did! It's just as delicious.
    • Don't have goblets? Serve your bombardino in a pretty holiday mug instead.
    • Learn how to make limoncello with my easy Italian limoncello recipe!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 11g
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    1. Kelly Methey says

      December 03, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t wait to try it!

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        December 03, 2022 at 9:08 pm

        I've been having one for the last 3 nights.😉

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