Buy freshly grated nutmeg. Pre-ground nutmeg is a dusty shadow of its former self. A microplane zests a whole nutmeg in seconds and adds a punch of aromatic oil that changes the entire profile.
If you’re lactose-sensitive, use oat milk eggnog. It’s surprisingly creamy and pairs delightfully with the oakiness of a VSOP cognac.
And don’t forget the ice—use a single large cube. It melts slower, preventing your perfectly balanced eggnog from turning watery.