Nothing says Christmas like eggnog! Our vegan version uses dates, cashews and apricots, plus almond milk and brandy to reinvent this classic festive tipple
Prep:15 mins
Serves 8
25g pitted dates25g cashew nuts25g dried apricots¼ tsp mixed spice100ml brandy1 vanilla pod, seeds only1l sweetened almond milkice, to servenutmeg, to serve
STEP 1Soak the dates, cashews, apricots and mixed spice in the brandy overnight.STEP 2The next day, tip the mixture into a blender and add the seeds from the vanilla pod and the almond milk. Blitz until smooth, then pour into eight tall glasses (use a sieve, if you like) with ice and grate some nutmeg on top.