To celebrate this years Mother's Day, I thought I would introduce you to one of my mom's favorite drinks, Sabajón Colombiano. Sabajón is the Colombian version of eggnog, spiked with Aguardiente (firewater), a strong alcoholic drink made from anise and sugar cane or rum. I personally prefer it with rum, but feel free to change the rum for aguardiente if you prefer.
Sabajón Colombiano (Colombian-Style Eggnog)
Ingredients
- 6 cups of whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- Rum to your taste I use about 1 cup of rum for mine and my mom uses about 2 cups for hers.
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place 5 cups of the milk with the sugar and vanilla in a pot and bring to a boil, cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the rest of the milk, egg yolks, corn starch and the condensed milk in a blender. Blend until well combined.
- Add the egg yolk mixture slowly to the milk and stir well. Continue over low heat and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool. Strain the mixture through a sieve and pour into a serving pitcher.
- Cool down completely and stir in the rum or aguardiente. Add more milk if necessary.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve the eggnog in glasses, sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Sabajón is a creamy, rich and delicious drink popular during the Christmas season, but is also enjoyed throughout the year and at other special celebrations around the country. My mom and aunts usually keep a bottle of Sabajón in the fridge all year-round for unexpected visitors and has been a staple at every family party for as along as I can remember.
I’m not much of a drinker, but this is one my favorite alcoholic drinks. Here is my mom's easy Sabajón Colombiano recipe that is totally painless to make and absolutely delicious.
Buen provecho!
Belinda @zomppa
The sweetness of the condense milk I am sure make this irrestible!
Guillermo
Thanks ! Erica I 've always wondered how to make this wonderful cocktail from Colombia. It reminds me Christmas time at home .My Dad used to bring it over for the holidays.It's so unique !
Ivy
It sounds very good although we don't drink alcohol, I could drink some of this.
Nusrat Azim
Bring me that 'Mama Mia' eggnog !
Dashing off to the kitchen to make it right now 🙂
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
Sounds amazin, I will enjoy a glas and to your mother's health!
grace
so decadent! corn starch is a magical thickener, and i love the cinnamon sprinkled on top!
Nora
Me encanta el sabajón, pero siempre que le pongo la leche condensada se me corta (?). Yo tengo la receta de mi abuela y me queda riquísimo, tengo que hacerla "fijo" para año nuevo.
Luciamunecalindacarajo
I'm going to try it soon recuerdo mi ninez
Amber Elias
Yum! I have some aguardiente now, although I've never sipped aguardiente. I've only drank it in shots. I remember being 14 and in Calarca when the soccer team won a game and there were people with handles of aguardiente around their necks and passing out shots to everyone. Good times! I miss Colombia so much!
Jackie King
How long will this keep in the fridge?
Maria
Hola, cuanto tiempo se puede dejar en la nevera?
Adriana Gutierrez
I use a simpler, more potent version:
1. Mix and bring to a boil 1 can comdensed milk, 2 cans whole milk and 4 egg yolks.
2. Remove from heat and add 1 can rum or brandy.
3. Serve chilled.