Although its exact origin is uncertain, hot eggnog has been a mainstay of winter social life for hundreds of years. It can be served hot or cold, with alcohol or without, in dainty punch cups or in substantial mugs. Eggs in the nog can be cooked to a safe temperature or incorporated raw.

Pennsylvania Dutch egg nog is an alcoholic drink that consists of real dairy cream, blended whiskey, rum and brandy. It also contains 14.75 percent volume of alcohol. This product’s manufacturer is the Dairyland Distillers Company. After opening this product, it requires refrigeration.

Eggnog is also homemade using milk, eggs, sugar, and flavorings, 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).

Although cartons of the creamy beverage can be found in the aisles of most grocery stores, no eggnog tastes better than the one that is freshly made and served immediately, chilled over ice cubes and spiced with a touch of nutmeg.

While brandy is the most traditional add-in for eggnog, according to traditional recipes, the experts at Bottles recommend a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog a little more boozy, you can also add bourbon, though Bottles recommends sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the ‘nog’s flavors.

What to Mix with Eggnog

• Bourbon.
• Rye.
• Aged rum.
• Irish whiskey.
• Blended Scotch whisky.
• Brandy.

Eggnog Coffee is a great holiday treat and a way to use leftover eggnog. Place coffee and nutmeg in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. When brewing is complete, stir in eggnog. Pour into 4 cups; top with COOL WHIP.

YES. It’s fantastic. I even use homemade eggnog with Bourbon for maximum effect. It’s delicious.