Recipe

Crema de vie is a type of eggnog that is made during Christmas.

Pronounced crem-a deh vee-eh, this drink was made at home by my mother Diana. She would bottle it and save it in the fridge to enjoy year-round.

Yield: 10-12 SERVINGS prep time: 5 MINUTES total time: 5 MINUTES

Ingredients

• Simple syrup

• 1 cup granulated white sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 can evaporated milk

• 6 egg yolks from pasteurized eggs

• 1 cup dark rum or less if you would like a lighter drink

• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract not artificial

• cinnamon, ground and/or sticks for garnish

Instructions

Simple syrup

Over medium-low heat put equal parts of water and white sugar into a saucepan and stir. Once the sugar has dissolved into the water remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Crema de Vie Cocktail

In a blender, gently mix eggs. Add evaporated milk and condensed milk and gently blend until smooth.

Add simple syrup, vanilla and rum and gently blend until mixed through. Garnish with ground cinnamon and/or a cinnamon stick. (optional)

Recipe Notes:

The key to this recipe is low and slow with the blender. You want to mix it thoroughly but it’s not necessary to beat the ingredients.

It tastes better after a few days of making. Shake the bottle vigorously before serving so it’s a bit frothy.

If you prefer to make your own simple syrup, here is the instructions.

How to Make a Simple Syrup

Simple syrup sounds intimidating but really it’s quite simple.

Over medium-low heat put equal parts of water and white sugar into a saucepan and stir.

Once the sugar has dissolved into the water remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Enjoy!

And, let me know if you tried to make this delicious cocktail.