Two common varieties of organic eggnog in the dairy case of a U.S. grocery store.

Eggnog (or egg nog) is a sweetened dairy-based beverage made with milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs (which gives it a frothy texture), and flavoured with ground cinnamon and nutmeg; alcoholic versions also exist with the addition of various liquors, such as rum, brandy, or whisky. Eggnog is popular in North America. Eggnog is associated with winter celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's. Commercial, non-alcoholic eggnog is available around Christmas time and the winter holidays in North American grocery stores and this variant is available all year round in Australian stores. While the origins of eggnog are debated, it may have originated from posset (a medieval European beverage made with hot milk). Melvins are an American rock/metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... Eggnog is an EP by The Melvins, which was released in 1991 through Boner Records. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x1280, 320 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Eggnog User:Willscrlt Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x1280, 320 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Eggnog User:Willscrlt Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... A dairy farm near Oxford, New York in the United States. ... The word drink is primarily a verb, meaning to ingest liquids, see Drinking. ... A glass of cows milk. ... Cans of cream. ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely traded commodity. ... An egg is a body consisting of an ovum surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing of some type, which acts to nourish and protect a developing embryo. ... Binomial name J.Presl Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... It has been suggested that Legal drugs#Nutmeg be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the beverage. ... For other uses, see Brandy (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Whisky (disambiguation). ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... New Years Eve is a celebration held the day before New Years Day, on December 31, the final day of the year. ... Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... A posset is a hot milk drink, popular in the Middle Ages for its supposed medicinal properties. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

History

The origins, etymology, and even the ingredients used to make the original eggnog drink, are debated. Eggnog, or a very similar drink, may have originated in East Anglia, England. An article^[1] by Nanna Rognvaldardottir, an Icelandic food expert, states that the drink adopted the "nog" part of its name from the word "noggin," a middle English phrase used to describe the strong ale, with which it was sometimes mixed. Another name for this English drink was "Egg Flip". Norfolk and Suffolk, the core area of East Anglia. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... A Flip is a class of mixed drinks. ...

The ingredients for the drink were too expensive and uncommon for the lower classes, but it was popular among the aristocracy. "You have to remember, the average Londoner rarely saw a glass of milk," says author and historian James Humes ("To Humes It May Concern", July 1997). "There was no refrigeration, and the farms belonged to the big estates. Those who could get milk and eggs to make eggnog mixed it with brandy or Madeira or even sherry."^[2] This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Brandy (disambiguation). ... Madeira is a fortified wine made in the Madeira Islands of Portugal, which is prized equally for drinking and cooking; the latter use including the dessert plum in Madeira. ... Sherry solera For other uses, see Sherry (disambiguation). ...

The drink crossed the Atlantic to the English colonies during the 18th Century. Since brandy and wine were heavily taxed, rum from the Triangular Trade with the Caribbean was a cost-effective substitute . The inexpensive liquor coupled with plentiful farm and dairy products helped the drink become very popular in America.^[3] The Atlantic Ocean, not including Arctic and Antarctic regions. ... Events and trends The Bonneville Slide blocks the Columbia River near the site of present-day Cascade Locks, Oregon with a land bridge 200 feet (60 m) high. ... This article is about the beverage. ... An historic example of three way trade in the North Atlantic Triangular trade is a historical term indicating trade between three ports or regions. ... West Indies redirects here. ...

Ingredients

Modern eggnog typically consists of milk, eggs, and sugar all mixed together, and may be served with or without added spirits. Other ingredients include spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice. Frequently cream is substituted for some portion of the milk to make a much richer drink. Toppings may include vanilla ice cream, eggnog-flavoured ice cream, or whipped cream. A glass of cows milk. ... An egg is a body consisting of an ovum surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing of some type, which acts to nourish and protect a developing embryo. ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely traded commodity. ... Alcoholic beverages An alcoholic beverage (also known as booze in slang term) is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, although in chemistry the definition of alcohol includes many other compounds. ... It has been suggested that Legal drugs#Nutmeg be merged into this article or section. ... Binomial name J.Presl Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... Binomial name (L.) Merr. ... Cans of cream. ... Vanilla pods Vanilla is a flavouring derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla native to Mexico. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... Cream is a dairy product that is composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of raw milk before homogenization. ...

Eggnog can be produced from homemade recipes; however, ready-made eggnog containing alcohol and "just-add-alcohol" versions are available for purchase. Whiskey, rum, brandy, or cognac are often added. Since the 1960s, eggnog has often 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 may be added as a flavouring to food or other drinks. This article is about culinary recipes. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Whisky (or whiskey) is an alcoholic beverage distilled from grain, often including malt, which has then been aged in wooden barrels. ... This article is about the beverage. ... For other uses, see Brandy (disambiguation). ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the dietary lifestyle, Vegan can also mean relating to vega, especially the star Vega, as in astronomical references to the Vegan system, or Science Fiction references to aliens from that system. ... In medicine, food allergy is hypersensitivity to dietary substances, leading to various types of gastrointestinal complaints. ... The word drink is primarily a verb, meaning to ingest liquids. ...

This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail
Brandy Egg Nog
Type:	Mixed drink
Primary alcohol by volume:	Brandy
Served:	"On the rocks"; poured over ice
Standard garnish:	Nutmeg
Standard drinkware:	Highball glass
IBA specified ingredients†:	4.0 cl (1.5 oz) Brandy 5.0 cl (2 oz) Milk 1.0 cl (2 tsp) Gomme syrup 1 egg yolk
Preparation:	Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes, shake well. Strain into a highball with ice cubes. Sprinkle with fresh ground nutmeg.
†Brandy Egg Nog recipe at International Bartenders Association }}

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Significance

Eggnog is typically served as a Christmas drink or during New Year's Eve. American Thanksgiving (late November) falls at the beginning of the season eggnog is typically consumed. Historically, it has been a winter beverage not specifically associated with any holiday. Eggnog is also purported to be an aphrodisiac, likely due to the raw egg content. For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. ... The art of diplomacy, painted by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863-1930). ... Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... This article is about agents which increase sexual desire. ...

References

1. ^ Rognvaldardottir, Nanna; Linda Stradley. History of Eggnog. What's Cooking America. Retrieved on 2006-12-16.
2. ^ Robinson, Oliver (2006-12-15). Bottoms Up: Eggnog. that's Beijing Magazine and Blogs. True Run Media. Retrieved on 2006-12-16.
3. ^ Block, Stephen. The History of Egg Nog. Food History. The Kitchen Project. Retrieved on 2006-12-16.

• Rombauer, Irma S. and Marion Rombauer Becker (1931 [1964]) The Joy of Cooking, pp 48, 50. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 0-452-25665-8.

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See also

• Ponche Crema
• Kogel mogel
• Advocaat
• Zabaglione
• Coquito
• Eierpunsch
• Rompope

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External links

• Eggnog on NPR with Alton Brown
• Grandma's homemade Eggnog and other recipies