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Bombardino, Italian Eggnog Drink

Bombardino is an Italian alcoholic beverage made from brandy and eggnog, often served hot in the winter months. It is a popular drink in Italy, especially in the ski resorts.
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Bombardino, Italian Eggnog Drink
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 5 minutes
  • Servings 4 people

Bombardino is a Winter Drink with a high alcohol content that’s especially served in the ski resorts, where it’s consumed strictly hot to beat the chill of the season after a day in the snow.
Rich and creamy, the Bombardino Recipe has numerous variations, but the one we will look at today is undoubtedly the most classic and involves the use of Eggnog and Brandy to which a generous dose of sweetened whipped cream is added.

A small sin of gluttony with invigorating power, which with the addition of some spices to decorate it before serving, can become a perfect Christmas Cocktail to be enjoyed during evenings during the holiday season and which will manage to warm up even the coldest spirits. Serve this mouth-watering Hot Bombardino together with some homemade Christmas cookies, the combination will be absolutely perfect!

If, on the other hand, you are looking for some ideas for making Christmas Desserts to serve along with the Cocktail Bombardino then browse through our collection with the Best Recipes for Making Christmas Desserts, where you will find many quick and easy ideas with which to enrich your holiday dessert buffet.

According to Wikipedia, this cocktail’s name is supposedly derived from one of its first drinkers noting its hot high alcohol content and remarking (in Italian) “It’s like a little bomb!”.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. To prepare the Bombardino, first whip the cream until stiff with electric whips, adding the sugar in two batches. Then transfer it to the inside of a sac à poche with a wide, starred nozzle and set aside.

  2. Pour the Vov into a small saucepan and heat it for about 5 minutes over medium heat, at which point add the Brandy and turn off the flame. Swirl the saucepan for a few moments so that the two liquors mix and distribute to the glasses. Top with whipped cream and your Bombardino is ready to be enjoyed!

Alternatives

If you wish, you can replace the Brandy with equal amounts of Whiskey or Rum. You can also enrich the Bombardino by serving it with a cinnamon stick, some star anise or a sprinkling of bitter cocoa.

Tips

The special feature of Bombardino is precisely that it should be served warm, so always whip the cream before heating the liquors in the saucepan.

Storage

The Bombardino should be prepared and served on the spot, so we do not recommend storing it.