The Prince of Scots Holiday Egg Nog
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A New classic holiday cocktail with the warmth and refinement we expect from Prince of Scots.
Enjoy a classic Prince of Scots moment — egg nog crowned with nutmeg, served fireside on tartan with evergreen. Warm, intimate, heritage-rich. This festive recipe feels like it belongs in a Manhattan Snow Sleighride and Christmas in the City.

Rich, elegant, timeless. Here is our signature take:
🥃 The Prince of Scots Holiday Egg Nog
A stately winter sip — velvety, spiced, and elevated with fine whiskey.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
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2 large egg yolks
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2 tbsp pure cane sugar
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 oz good whiskey (Bourbon or Scotch — your choice of personality)
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½ tsp pure vanilla extract
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Freshly grated nutmeg
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A whisper of cinnamon
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Optional: 1 egg white, lightly whipped for extra cloud-like lift
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Garnish: cinnamon stick + nutmeg snowfall
Method
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Whisk yolks + sugar until pale, creamy, and luxurious.
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Warm milk, cream, vanilla gently in a saucepan — do not boil, just steam.
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Temper yolks by slowly adding warm cream into the bowl, whisking continuously.
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Return mixture to low heat.
Cook until slightly thickened — silky coat on the spoon. -
Remove from heat — stir in whiskey.
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If adding egg white, fold in gently right before serving for a cloudlike texture.
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Pour into glassware or holiday crystal.
Crown with:
✦ Grated nutmeg
✦ Cinnamon stick — like a scepter in your cup
Tasting Notes — Prince of Scots Style
| Element | Character |
|---|---|
| Texture | Satin-rich, winter-luxurious |
| Flavor | Vanilla cream, gentle spice, warm whiskey glow |
| Mood | Fireside, tartan throws, carols drifting softly |