Best Homemade Vegan Eggnog ("Veggnog") - Clean Green Simple

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned coconut milk
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup (or coconut sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• hot water
• 1-2 oz brandy, rum, or bourbon (optional)
• Coconut whipped cream (for topping, optional)