Eggnog, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name). In some contexts, distilled spirits such as brandy, rum, whisky or bourbon are added to the drink.
Throughout Canada and the United States, eggnog is traditionally consumed over the Christmas season, from late October until the end of the holiday season. A variety called Ponche Crema has been made and consumed in Venezuela and Trinidad since the 1900s, also as part of the Christmas season. During that time, commercially prepared eggnog is sold in grocery stores in these countries.
Eggnog is also homemade using milk, eggs, sugar, and flavourings, and served with cinnamon or nutmeg. While eggnog is often served chilled, in some cases it is warmed, particularly on cold days (similar to the way mulled wine is served warm). Eggnog or eggnog flavouring may also be used in other drinks, such as coffee (e.g. an “eggnog latte” espresso drink) and tea, or to dessert foods such as egg-custard puddings.
My favourite Eggnog is made with the following
- 1 glass of ice cold milk
- 1/2 tablespoons ice cold cream
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 egg dropped in
Different flavourings to suit your tastebuds-
- 1/2 tablespoons home made baileys (for the adults)
- 1 tablespoon coffee essence or hickory
- Cinnamon to flavour
- Chocolate essence
- Strawberry or any other essence
- Rum/ Whisky/ Any liquor to taste
- Place all in a blender and mix until frothy.
- Sprinkle with drinking chocolate or cinnamon
- Top with whipped cream (from can or a dollop)
- Add a cinnamon stick or candy cane