EggNog - Egg Nog - How to make a Egg Nog

What is EggNog

Eggnog (or egg nog) is a type of milk-based beverage popular in North America during the winter. Historically, it likely belongs to the posset family. But its actual origins, significance and, most importantly, ingredients are subject to dispute and conjecture. The name is a concatenation of egg and nog, where nog derives either from noggin (ale or a small wooden cup) or from grog (an alcoholic beverage made with rum). Most likely, eggnog originated in Europe. Another origin story has it that it was an occasional fortifying drink in the American colonies, who adapted it with cheap rum to make it a more formidable winter treat.

Modern eggnog typically consists of milk, eggs, and sugar mixed together and may be served with or without added spirits. Other ingredients include spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice, and frequently the substitution of cream for some portion of the milk, making a much richer drink. Other toppings are vanilla ice cream, eggnog flavored ice cream, and whipped cream.

Eggnog is typically served as a Christmas drink or during New Year's eve. Historically, however, it is a winter beverage, not a holiday-specific one. Although eggnog can be produced from "homemade" recipes, ready-made eggnog containing alcohol and "just-add-alcohol" versions are available for purchase in a variety of stores. Whisky, rum, brandy, or cognac can be added to eggnog. Since the 1960s, eggnog has been served cold and without alcohol, both of which are significant departures from its historical origins. In North America, a few soymilk manufacturers offer seasonally-available, soy-based alternatives for vegans and those with dairy or milk allergies. Eggnog also can be added as a flavouring to food or other drinks

EggNog Recipes

Baltimore Eggnog

Ingredients: 1 oz Jamaican Rum 1 oz Brandy 1 oz Madeira 1 whole Egg 1 tsp Powdered sugar 3/4 cup Milk

Instructions: Shake all ingredients well with cracked ice and strain into a collins glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.

Rum Eggnog

Ingredients: 2 oz light or dark Rum 6 oz Milk 1 tsp Powdered sugar 1 whole Egg Nutmeg

Instructions: Shake all ingredients (except nutmeg) with ice and strain into a collins glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.

Eggnog - "Kentucky-style"

Ingredients: 1 qt Heavy cream, whipped 6 Egg 1 cup Sugar 2 cups Bourbon

Instructions: Separate eggs. Beat yolks, add sugar. Add bourbon slowly while beating. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold whites into egg yolk mixture, then fold whipped cream into mixture. Refrigerate for more than 4 days. Stir frequently to avoid separation. Color will change to a pale Serve with nutmeg or cinnamon.

Waldorf-Astoria Eggnog

Ingredients: 2 Egg yolk 1/2 oz Sugar syrup 3/4 oz Port (Tawny) 1 1/2 oz Bourbon 3 1/2 oz Milk 1/4 oz Cream Nutmeg

Instructions: Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker and strain into a large highball glass over ice cubes. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Grandma's Swingin' Eggnog

Ingredients: 6 Egg yolk 1/2 cup white, granulated Sugar 2 cups Milk 2 cups Light rum 2 cups Whipping cream Nutmeg

Instructions: Beat yolks until light. Add sugar and mix well. Add milk and rum. Mix well, then chill for at least 3 hours. One hour before serving, whip cream and stir into chilled mixture. Return to refrigerator for an hour. Serve in punch cups and dust with nutmeg. Serves 20.

Whiskey Eggnog

Ingredients: 2 oz Blended whiskey 1 tsp Powdered sugar 1 whole Egg 5 oz Milk Nutmeg

Instructions: Shake all ingredients (except nutmeg) with ice and strain into a collins glass. Sprinke nutmeg on top and serve.

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