What is wintertime without eggnog? Grocery stores and supermarkets are now stocking their racks with this famous drink which was historically known as milk punch. Eggnog is both an alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, egg, and distilled spirits like rum or whisky. Eggnog is consumed throughout America, Australia, and some European countries, especially as a traditional drink over the Christmas season.
The winter drink
Eggnog has existed for over 100 years and is a decadent drink featured during celebrations and holidays. The drink came into existence in the 13th century and was used by the British to toast to wealth. Some old books state that eggnogs were used by the japanese to alleviate colds and sore throats.
Eggnog is a dairy beverage that gets its name from its main ingredients egg and milk. While many might not fancy drinking eggs, with added flavours and other ingredients, it is used to make cocktails and other alcoholic beverages.
The Origin
While no one knows who invented eggnog, historians agree that it was made by Britain as it was used to toast wealth. As eggnog is a combination of milk, egg, and cream it was naturally associated with the holiday and winter season as there were no refrigerators back then. With the holiday season around the corner, this winter drink became popular after the addition of rum in it.
Apart from America, Jamaica also has an identical drink to eggnog, which is made with Jamaican rum molasses. The Japanese eggnog is called the tamagoyaki.
How to make eggnogs?
While most of the egg dishes are made with cooked eggs, eggnog is made with raw egg, and both the egg white and egg yolk are used. As you are consuming raw egg, make sure that it is pasteurized which is a sterilising process that makes it safer for consumption. Along With the mixture of egg, add cream, milk, sugar, and a reasonable amount of liquor depending on the requirement or stronger taste of alcohol in your beverage. When it is all whisked together, the traditional eggnog is made. Read More
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