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Trail Chef: Backcountry Eggnog

Just because you're 10 miles into the wilderness doesn't mean you should miss out on holiday drinks.

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Camping this Christmas? Toast the season with this tasty concoction.

Eggless Eggnog

(makes 4 servings)

—Half a 3.4-ounce box instant French vanilla pudding

—3 cups milk (powdered milk or more-shelf-stable soy milk works also)

—1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

—2 ounces bourbon or rum (more or less as desired)

In a large bowl, combine French vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk and whisk for 2 minutes. Allow to chill for 5 minutes. Add rum or bourbon and nutmeg to pudding mixture, then slowly mix in remaining milk until mixture is the consistency of a smoothie (thick but drinkable). Pour into individual servings and enjoy!

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