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“It’s hemp-based, fermented and distilled, which gives it great intensity of flavors, especially for a nonalcoholic product.” Binikos finds this woodsy, slightly bitter product, with its notes of Seville orange, anise, pine, and root beer, to be ideal in a zero-proof Negroni Sbagliato, “topped with house-made, zero-proof, sweet vermouth, Fever Tree tonic water, and sparkling water.”"I haven't met a bean or pea that I didn't love," says chef and cookbook author Steven Satterfield, who highlights the latter in this classic split pea soup recipe.

It's actually rather simple to.make your own eggnog.

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: You'll typically start by whisking egg yolks with sugar in a double boiler setup over low heat, then mix in your milk (or cream) and spirits (if using) and, often, whipped egg whites.We like to fold some whipped cream into the mixture for even more body.It's also more than possible to make a delicious vegan version, like this vegan eggnog made creamy with almond milk, tahini, and pureed basmati rice.

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Still, there's no shame in buying the premade stuff in the cartons; check out our roundup of.the best grocery-store eggnogs.

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if you need somewhere to start.. Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen.

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