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General Harrison's Eggnog

General Harrison's Eggnog is an alcoholic cocktail built on Red Wine. It leans sweet and dark fruit. Shaken and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 4.5% ABV and roughly 132 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic4.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

132 kcalCalories
4.5%ABV
17gSugar
17.7gCarbs
0.23Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into Collins glass.Shaken
  2. Fill glass with red wine and stir.Stirred
  3. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetDark Fruit

Supporting notes

OakRed FruitTanninCreamyFrothy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Powdered Sugar1.0 oz

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a General Harrison's Eggnog?
The General Harrison's Eggnog is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 4.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 132 calories.
What does a General Harrison's Eggnog taste like?
General Harrison's Eggnog has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Dark Fruit, Oak, Red Fruit. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a General Harrison's Eggnog?
The General Harrison's Eggnog has an ABV of approximately 4.5%. That's approximately 0.23 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 132 kcal, 17.0g sugar, 17.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a General Harrison's Eggnog typically served?
General Harrison's Eggnog is often suggested for Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a General Harrison's Eggnog?
If you enjoy General Harrison's Eggnog, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a General Harrison's Eggnog at home?
Yes. The General Harrison's Eggnog uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of General Harrison's Eggnog with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.