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, whisky, & sake.

Eggnog is a popular drink in North America, Central America and South America and is usually associated with winter celebrations such as Christmas and New Year. Eggnog is also very popular in Central Europe, but only its cognac version, that can be bought almost everywhere, mostly in Christmas-markets, during November and December. Commercially, non-alcoholic eggnog is available around Christmas time and during the winter.

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Advocaat (or advokatt) is a rich and creamy liqueur made from eggs, sugar and brandy. It has a smooth taste that is fairly similar to almonds. In English-speaking countries it generally contains 15% alcohol (30 proof), but in Continental Europe the typical alcohol content differs from country to country and is generally somewhere between 14% and 20% ABV. Its contents may be a blend of egg yolks, aromatic spirits, sugar or honey, brandy, vanilla and sometimes cream (or evaporated milk). Famous makers of advocaat include Warners, Bols, Verpoorten, Warninks, Cooymans and De Kuyper.

Coquito is an eggnog-like alcoholic beverage that is traditionally served in Puerto Rico. Coquito is made with rum, eggs, coconut cream, sweet condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The drink is commonly associated with the Christmas holidays, where it is traditionally served along other holiday food. Coquito Recipe - Puerto Rican Rum Eggnog

Variations of the drink include vanilla and evaporated milk; these ingredients are not required but are used to make the taste sweeter. Another variation uses Cognac in place of Rum. Using Cognac produces a drink which is not as sweet but contains a much deeper and more complex taste. Coquito is served in shot glasses or small cups and it is usually sprinkled with grated nutmeg.

Eierpunsch (literally "egg punch") is the German name given to a warm, sweetened alcoholic, egg-based drink similar to eggnog[http://german.about.com/library/blrezept_eggpunch.htm]. It is commonly a winter drink and can be found served in the popular Christmas markets of Germany and Austria. Eierpunsch is made with egg whites, sugar, white wine and vanilla. Sometimes cream or custard can be added.

A typical recipe of Eierpunsch with white wine to serve 2-3 persons would be;

**1 bottle of white wine (750 ml)

**4 eggs (or 8 egg yolks)

**5 tablespoons of sugar

**one packet of vanilla sugar

**some cinnamon

**2 cloves

**250ml of strong tea

**lemon or lemon juice

Whisk the sugar into the eggs (or egg yolks) and add a little cold white wine, and then beat vigorously. Add the vanilla sugar. Add the rest of the white wine and heat with some cinnamon, the cloves and lemon juice. Just before it comes to a boil, remove the pot from the heat. Strain and let cool a bit. Serve hot and foamy. (Can also be made with red wine. If so do not add 250 ml strong tea.)

Ponche crema is a Venezuelan cream-based liqueur. Recipes vary by region in the country, but main ingredients typically include milk, eggs, sugar, rum, and other ingredients such as vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon rind. A variant type is prepared with concentrated liquid coffee or instant coffee powder. Ponche crema is a beverage traditionally served in Venezuela during Christmas time, much as eggnog is in the United States. Ponche crema is also commercially available from Eliodoro González.

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Rompope is an eggnog-like drink made with eggs, milk, and vanilla flavouring. The egg yolks impart a yellow hue to the emulsified beverage. It is a traditional drink in Mexico, where it was originally made in the convents of the city of Puebla. The word "rompope" is a derivation of the word rompon, which is used to describe the Spanish version of eggnog that came to Mexico. The Spanish version utilizes rum as its main ingredient, hence the name root of both words rom-pon and rom-pope.

Zabaione (written also Zabajone, ; or Zabaglione, ), is an Italian dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, a sweet liquor (usually Marsala wine), and sometimes one of cream, mascarpone, or whole eggs. It is a very light custard, which has been whipped to incorporate a large amount of air. Zabaglione is traditionally served with fresh figs and is sometimes also spelled sabayon, while its real Italian name is zabaione (or zabajone, which is an archaic form). It is also popular in Argentina, where it is known as sambayón. In Colombia, it's known as sabajón. In Venezuela, a related egg-based dessert drink is called ponche de crema.