It's a Christmas tradition: A seasonal toast with a cup of eggnog! Yumm! Christmas Eggnog!
Eggnog is something that my family looks forward to each Christmas. We like it so much that it's served at other holidays, as well. What's great about this particular traditional drink is that you can "spruce" it up with the alcoholic beverage pretty much of your choice, or not. I've probably tried it with all the recommended "add-ons" and usually gravitate back to a light rum ... sometimes I'll try a whiskey.
I've found some great recipes if you want to mix up a batch of "traditional" eggnog from scratch. There's even a recipe for a lowfat version. BTW, don't tell anyone, but I sometimes will "doctor-up" the store bought eggnog as it can be pretty good, plus it speeds up the process. I've also found some great eggnog-type items for the holidays.
Is Eggnog a Christmas Tradition for YOU?
Christmas Eggnog -- Lait de Poule

Eggnog as it's known in France "lait de poule" which translates literally to "hen milk."
Eggnog FAQs
For Christmas and holidays
Eggnog 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 brandy, rum, whisky, advocaat and/or Baileys Irish Cream.
Eggnog is a popular drink throughout the United States, Panama, Canada, and is usually associated with winter celebrations such as Christmas and New Year. Commercially, non-alcoholic eggnog is available around Christmas time and during the winter. It has traditionally been high in fat and cholesterol but low fat and sugar formulations are available.http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/eggnog.php
A Christmas Eggnog Recipe
Starting from scratch ... with light rum!

12 egg yolks
5 cloves, whole
4 cups milk
4 cups cream
3 cups light rum
1-3/4 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
In a saucepan over low heat, blend the milk, cinnamon, cloves and half a teaspoon of the vanilla essence. Keep stirring while mixture heats, and remove from heat just before boiling point.
In a bowl, mix together the sugar with all those egg yolks. Make sure you whisk them well so that they're light and fluffy. Gently and a little at a time, pour in the milk mixture while continuing to whisk.
Transfer mixture back into your saucepan over a medium heat while continuing to stir. Keep stirring until your eggnog mixture starts to resemble custard. Never let the mixture reach the boiling point.
Pour and strain the mixture into a jug, making sure to remove the cloves. Stand jug in the fridge for an hour or two. Gently stir in the cream, light rum, remaining vanilla and ground nutmeg.
Put back into the fridge overnight. Serve in cups with a little extra ground nutmeg, cinnamon or baking cocoa sprinkled lightly on top.
A Traditional Eggnog Recipe
A scratch recipe with bourbon and brandy!

12 eggs, separated
6 cups milk
2 cups heavy thickened cream
2 cups bourbon
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup brandy
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for about 10 minutes. Slowly add in the bourbon and brandy a little at a time. When bourbon and brandy have been added, allow the mixture to cool in the fridge for about 6 hours.
30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture. Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture.
Serve eggnog with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg.
Lowfat Eggnog Recipe
Easy from scratch with a hint of rum ...

6 cups skim milk
1 cup "Egg Beaters"
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 pinches of ground nutmeg
2 pinches of ground cinnamon
sweetener or sugar, to taste
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, Egg Beaters and sweetener or sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly; so that it can coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the vanilla essence, rum extract, one pinch of nutmeg and one pinch of cinnamon.
Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled; about 3 hours.
Just prior to serving, ladle eggnog into glasses and garnish with a pinch each of ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon.
Eggnog Recipe -- How to from: Cooking.com
Is Eggnog for other times of the year?
Silk Soymilk Eggnog -- Lactose Free
If you don't have time to make from scratch

This is a delicious eggnog that is ready-made. We opted to try this eggnog at Thanksgiving too and have been having it about once a week with a little spiced rum and a dash of nutmeg on top.
History of Eggnog
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 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 a small, wooden, carved mug used to serve alcohol in.
- Another name for this English drink was Egg Flip.
- Yet another story is that the term derived from the name egg-and-grog, a common Colonial term used to describe rum. Eventually the term was shortened to egg'n'grog, then eggnog. [In 1607 reported by Captain John Smith.]
- Egg Nog was first consumed in the USA in Jamestown, Virginia.
- 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."
- 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.
Eggnog Mix
Yummy Aspen Mulling Spices
Aspen Mulling Spices Eggnog Mix (1 carton)
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Simply add to milk to create a very authentic tasting eggnog. Great in milk shakes, smoothies, or your favorite bundt cake recipe. Kosher certified.
Eggnog 5-Piece Set
ArtisanStreet's Snowman
ArtisanStreet's Snowman Egg Nog 5-piece Glass Set. Hand Painted. Made to Order, Signed
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What a wonderful way to serve your favorite beverage for the holidays. Set includes 95oz pot belly pitcher and 4 glasses 7 inches high. Hand painted and signed by artisan. Extra glasses are available.
Eggnog Mugs
Absolutely adorable ... Christmas Vacation Moose
Christmas Eggnog Moose Mugs - Set of 2
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Made of lightweight, crystal clear acrylic. Width 8.25" (from antler tip to antler tip), Front to Back 4.25" Height: 6.25". Holds 8 oz. of your eggnog.
How do you take your Eggnog?
Eggnog-type Drinks
Delicious from around the world ...
Advocaat
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Advocaat (or advokat) is a rich and creamy liqueur made from eggs, sugar and brandy. It has a smooth, custard-like flavor. 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). Notable makers of advocaat include Warners, Bols, Dwersteg (first organic advocaat), Verpoorten, Warninks, Cooymans, Jansen and De Kuyper.
Coquito
Coquito is an eggnog-like alcoholic beverage that is traditionally served in Puerto Rico. Coquito is made with rum, coconut milk, 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 egg yolks, ginger, ground nuts, vanilla and evaporated milk; these ingredients are not required but are used to make the taste sweeter. Coquito is served in shot glasses or small cups and it is usually sprinkled with grated nutmeg.
El Museo del Barrio in New York City hosts a very popular annual Coquito Tasting Contest founded by Debbie Quinones during the month of December.
Eierpunsch
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 yolks, sugar, white wine and vanilla. Sometimes cream or custard can be added.
A typical recipe of Eierpunsch with white wine to serve 3-4 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 (equivalent of 2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract)
**Pinch of cinnamon
**4 cloves
**250ml of strong tea
**lemon or lemon juice
Prepare the 250ml of tea and allow to cool. Whisk the 5 tablespoons of sugar into the eggs (or egg yolks) and add a little cold white wine and then beat vigorously. Add the vanilla sugar to the mixture and pour in the remaining white wine, cinnamon, the cloves and lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a pan and gently heat. Do not let the mixture heat too quickly. Before the mixture comes to the boil remove from the heat, the mixture should be foaming on top. Remove the four cloves. Serve hot and foamy in a mug with optionally whipped cream on top and a ginger biscuit. (This recipe can also be made with red wine, however do not add 250 ml strong tea to the mixture, this will also affect the number of servings too.
Kogel mogel
A Gogl-Mogl, Gogel-Mogel or Gogle-Mogle () is an egg-based homemade dessert popular in Eastern Europe made from egg yolks, sugar, and flavourings such as chocolate or vodka. In its classic form it is served slightly chilled or at room temperature. Served warm, it is considered a home remedy for sore throats.
Ponche Crema
Ponche crema is a Venezuelan cream-based liqueur. Recipes vary depending on the region, but main ingredients typically include milk, eggs, sugar, rum, and other minor ingredients such as vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon rind. A variant type is prepared with concentrated liquid coffee or instant coffee powder. However, most references to the Ponche Crema name aim at a traditional commercial product, available since 1900, whose recipe and manufacturing process are famously concealed. Ponche crema is a beverage traditionally served in Venezuela during Christmas time, much as eggnog is in the United States. It is usually served chilled, in small cups, either as an aperitif or a pousse-café.
Rompope
==Ingredients==
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.
Zabaglione
==Preparation==
The origin of zabaglione is uncertain. It might have originated in Venice when this city ruled the Adriatic. Originally, sweet Cyprus wine was used, but with the decline of the Venetian Republic, Marsala wine began to be used instead. Another change in the recipe is the use of sugar instead of honey, the original ingredient.
Classical zabaglione uses raw egg yolks, but today many may prefer to prepare it in a bain-marie. However, it is often recommended to use a simple double boiler with a heat resistant bowl suspended above the water and to barely simmer to avoid scrambling the eggs. Beaten egg white is also widely replaced by whipped cream. Occasionally, the wine is omitted when the dish is served to children or nondrinkers.
Zabaglione is also popular in chocolates.
Delicious Eggnog Recipes for a traditional holiday
- Eggnog with Rum Recipe
- Yummy recipe for eggnog with rum serves 8.
- Traditional Eggnog Recipe
- This rather traditional eggnog recipe call for brandy and bourbon. It serves 8.
- Lowfat Eggnog Recipe
- Watching your weight this holiday season? Here is a lowfat eggnog recipe that serves 6.
Delicious Eggnog Delectables for the Holidays
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Eggnog Cheesecake
OMG, how yummy can you get?
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- Gordon_Hamilton Gordon_Hamilton Dec 11, 2009 @ 9:34 am
- Don't know how I've never come across this lens before, Julie! Here in the UK, we refer to eggnog simply by its most common brand name - Advocaat - and it is not particularly associated with any time of the year. It is usually drunk with added lemonade. I must make some time to try out some of your recipes. Great lens!
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- Alethea000 Alethea000 Dec 26, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
- Hi there to you! Another fab lens,I think egg nog is more of a Scottish tradition I believe in the Uk, (feel free to correct me though!) Unfortunately, Im not so keen on "horchata" a spanish sort of yoghurty drink and so I don;t think I would be too good with egg nog! Happy New Year to you Julie "feliz nuevos anos" Alethea
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Twas the Night before Christmas Poem
"A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
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On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
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As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" --iarelative.com.
Christmas, a time for Eggnog!
Is this the only time of year to drink eggnog?
ChristmasCanadian Heritage ? Public holidays ? Government of Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2009. or Christmas Day2009 Federal Holidays ? U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Retrieved November 27, 2009.Bank holidays and British Summer time ? HM Government. Retrieved November 27, 2009. is an annual Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.Christmas, Merriam-Webster. Retrieved October 6, 2008."Christmas," MSN Encarta. Retrieved October 6, 2008. Archived 2009-10-31."Christmas", The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913. It is celebrated on December 25, but this date is not known to be Jesus' actual birthday, and may have initially been chosen to correspond with either the day exactly nine months after some early Christians believed Jesus had been conceived,How December 25 Became Christmas, Biblical Archaeology Review, Retrieved 2009-12-13 a historical Roman festival,"Christmas", EncartaRoll, Susan K., Toward the Origins of Christmas, (Peeters Publishers, 1995), p.130.Tighe, William J., "Calculating Christmas". Archived 2009-10-31. or the date of the northern hemisphere's winter solstice.Newton, Isaac, Observations on the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John (1733). Ch. XI.A sun connection is possible because Christians consider Jesus to be the "sun of righteousness" prophesied in Malachi 4:2. Christmas is central to the Christmas and holiday season, and in Christianity marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days.
Although a Christian holiday, Christmas is also widely celebrated by many non-Christians,Non-Christians focus on secular side of Christmas ? Sioux City Journal. Retrieved November 18, 2009. and some of its popular celebratory customs have pre-Christian or secular themes and origins. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, garlands, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly. In addition, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in some areas, including North America, Australia and Ireland) is a popular mythological figure in many countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for children."Poll: In a changing nation, Santa endures", Associated Press, December 22, 2006. Retrieved November 18, 2009.
Because gift-giving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival involve heightened economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, the holiday has become a significant event and a key sales period for retailers and businesses. The economic impact of Christmas is a factor that has grown steadily over the past few centuries in many regions of the world.
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Check out this yummy picture of Christmas Eggnog from Martha Stewart's show.-
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