Peppermint Eggnog Punch

Name: Peppermint Eggnog Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 9 cups.
Ingredients: 1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened; 4 cups eggnog, chilled; 1 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract, optional; 2 cups carbonated water, chilled; Miniature candy canes, optional

With peppermint ice cream, this is almost more of a dessert than a beverage! —Marjorie Jane Watkins, Eugene, Oregon

Ingredients

1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened
4 cups eggnog, chilled
1 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract, optional
2 cups carbonated water, chilled
Miniature candy canes, optional

Directions

Set aside a few scoops of ice cream to use as a garnish. Place the remaining ice cream in a large punch bowl; stir in the eggnog and rum or extract if desired. Add carbonated water. Top with reserved ice cream scoops. Serve with candy canes if desired. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with commercially prepared eggnog.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Peppermint Eggnog Punch in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005

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RuthanneBunnell

Nov 16, 2013

I made this punch with Strawberry Ice cream instead and put fresh frozen strawberry's on top. My family really thought it was great.RuthanneSpringfield, Or.
VCLanc

Dec 21, 2012

The host of a Christmas Cookie Exchange made this for her event. Very good!