Are you an eggnog fan? Do you know where it comes from?
A creamy drink that gets us feeling the spirit of Christmas...
If you are at a loss when it comes to this fairly 'Americanised' drink, then we don't blame you. But we love the idea of having a punch bowl out at Christmas with a signature drink for your guests.
It breathes a sense of special that adds to the Christmas cheer around the home. Besides adding to the ambience, it also creates a wonderful aroma around the house. After all, what is Christmas without all the smells of food and spice?
If you have yet to decide on your Christmas punch, then maybe you could change things up this year and make some eggnog? The great part of it is that all the ingredients are staples and fairly priced, so you won't have to spend an arm and leg on this drink.
"Eggnog, also known as egg milk punch when prepared as an alcoholic drink, is a rich and creamy dairy beverage basically made by mixing cream, milk, sugar, and whipped eggs to create a frothy texture. Liquor is optional, and, once prepared, the drink is served chilled." (National Today)
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Check out the quick recipe below, courtesy of YouTube.
The origins of this creamy, Christmassy drink is quite a contentious topic. England, Europe or America, wherever it did come from, let's just all agree on the fact that it creates some cheer - and it's delicious.
"Again, there is no consensus on how eggnog got its name. One theory suggests that the drink was first named ‘grog’, eventually evolving to ‘eggnog.’ Other sources claim that ‘nog’ was used in the Old English vocabulary for a strong ale. So, essentially, this means that egg and nog is a nod to any drink containing eggs and alcohol." (National Today)
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