Irish Moss Nog Recipe

Kara Ibarguen
Servings

4

Prep Time

1 hours

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

151

Category

beverage

This mineral-rich concoction will refresh your senses as it nourishes your body. Feeling festive? You can also add a little nip of holiday cheer to toast to the season. 

Make it vegan by using oat, almond or soy milk.


This recipe was inspired by a the Caribbean Sea Moss Punch, which is consumed as a refreshing and nutritious drink, thought to help overall health and digestion. Our spin on it, makes it a great alternative to the traditional eggnog.

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup, packed Irish Moss whole leaf (7g)
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Cups Milk of choice
  • ⅓ Cup Honey or Sugar, to taste
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ Cup Ice

Directions

    Make the Irish Moss Gel

    1. Place Irish Moss in a bowl of water, unfurl the fronds and remove debris, drain the water out and refresh it
    2. Continue to wash the Moss in fresh changes of water until it is free of shells or other seaweeds
    3. Bring 1 Cup of water to a boil and add the washed Moss, allow to cook about 10 minutes
    4. Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool and form a gel, about 30-45 minutes
    5. Transfer the gel to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months

    Make the Nog Drink

    1. Put 4 T of the Irish Moss Gel in a blender with the remaining ingredients
    2. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes
    3. Pour into 4 separate glasses over additional ice
    4. Sprinkle each glass with more Nutmeg, if desired
    5. Optional: garnish with a piece of rehydrated Moss or a Cinnamon stick