Holiday season celebrations have a reputation for being especially jovial. The spirit of the season undoubtedly has something to do with that, as people from all faiths and backgrounds tend to have an extra hop in their step and a slightly wider smile on their faces each December.

Holiday hosts also do much to promote the festive spirit of the season. Hosts often go to great lengths to ensure holiday guests enjoy their visits, and that even extends to the food and drinks they serve the people they welcome into their homes. Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog, a classic beverage that’s most popular in December. This holiday season, hosts can treat their guests to this recipe for “Eggnog” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Eggnog
Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients:
• 2 ounces brandy or cognac
• 2 ounces dark rum, plus more for sugar rim
• 1 cup eggnog, prepared
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 2 sticks cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
• 2 pods star anise, for garnish (optional)
• Shortbread or gingerbread cookies, for garnish (optional)
Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the brandy, rum and eggnog together, cover and shake.

2. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar to a small plate and stir around to combine. Wet the rims of 2 glasses with rum. Roll the rims of the glasses in the spices to coat.

3. Strain the eggnog mixture into the two glasses. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and festive shortbread cookies, if desired.