Ask Mike: Eggnog: Be not afraid
Hey Guys,
If you’re like most holiday revelers, you’ve got a few parties to attend this season. Odds are that upon walking through the door, you’ll be faced with a large bowl of murky liquid known as eggnog.
Your first reaction may be one of revulsion, but try to keep it together. Eggnog, in one form or another, has been around for centuries. In fact, according to Preferred Consumer, the drink was enjoyed by the pilgrims way back in 1607 (and you thought they didn’t know how to party).
The blog goes on to explain that while eggnog is often made with liquor, it doesn’t have to be. You can get the same flavor from many a non-alcoholic recipe.
The Kitchen Project writes that Americans have put their own spin on the English drink. Whereas Brits like to spice up their eggnog with wine, folks in the States prefer to use rum for a little extra kick.
About.com points out that while the name is rather unfortunate (after all, who wants to drink an egg?), there is a reason behind it.The site explains, “One version says that nog derives from an Old English word for strong beer, hence ‘noggin.’ Another version attributes the name to Colonial America where colonists referred to thick drinks as ‘grog’ and eggnog as ‘egg-and-grog’.”
I confess that I have never actually had eggnog, and I don’t really plan to break that tradition. What about you guys? Are you nog-heads or would you sooner eat a poinsettia?
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I can’t bring myself to try eggnog. But I love Silk Nog… no dairy, and no eggs, either. It’s delicious!
Love the stuff…and am very happy that Lactaid makes a decent version. It is really very thick but, if you buy it premade, it is good to put something like alachol or even plain milk to thin it down a bit. Otherwise it is just too thick.
I love eggnog! I hate alcohol though. I never have and never will like alcohol. I like reduced fat eggnog by itself. It’s so delicious! I really don’t care if there is eggs in it, I don’t care about the ingredients. I mean, everyone who is drinking it isn’t dying, right? And it’s delicious. It is a main staple of the holidays.
I like eggnog. I always get the non-alcoholic kind at the store. Its really good, I can never seem to get enough of it! I now a lot of people are afraid the drink raw egg, but when you put the sugar in it de-naturalizes the eggs, pretty much doing what cooking would do to them. All andaAll a great drink..
I’ve never had home made eggnog, but the store bought stuff is really good(in my opinion) Mom gets Butter Shots and adds it to eggnog!
I LOVE eggnog! Yummy! With a shot of rum and a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon! It’s a total calorie overload but hey it’s not Christmas with out it!
Eggnog sounds sorta gross to me. I’ve never actually tried either the alcoholic or non-alcoholic version.
I’ve been making eggnog since I was little… and drinking it, too, sans alcohol. If you like melted ice cream (the good stuff, not the cheap stuff that doesn’t melt) or the middles of french toast, you’ll probably like eggnog. Careful, though, even without the alcohol, it’s pretty rich.
Love the stuff. Terribly calorie laden though, not dieters food for sure.
i love EggNog, it’s one of my favs. this time of the year!
I think it’s good, and I always have, though I’ve never had the alcoholic version, and even though I’m legal now, I don’t like rum so I probably won’t be changing that.
It’s good, yes, but very rich, so it’s best in small quantities.
besides, most store bought stuff now is pasturized, so no need to worry there.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE egnog! yummy! I drink it all the time!!
I’m not American and always found the idea of drinking raw eggs kinda…ugh…Not too healthy either.
I love eggnog!! But it’s very rich, so I mix half-milk, half-eggnog.
I’ve never tried eggnog nor would I like to. If I were to, I’d like to have it with a “spoon full of sugar” or cinnamon. ^__^’
I’m an eggnog lover, so it’s fortunate for me calorie-wise that it’s only available seasonally.
While at the store the other night, I tossed a quart of Egg Nog into the cart. Never tried it before and a few of my friends had been telling me how much they loved it, how good it is, etc.
What a waste of money! I drank one tiny sip and that was MORE than enough! Gross..
Ive never tried it. Always thaught it was cold and slimy, no good for drinking.
Mm, eggnog.
I’ve never tried making it myself, and I’ve never had the alcoholic stuff, but the store-bought kind is pretty good. Just steer clear of the kind made with high fructose cornsyrup…since it’s a non-carbonated drink, you can literally taste the syrupy awfulness of it.
Trader Joe’s has a really good one.
And never try drinking more than half a glass at once. The stuff is rich!
i love eggnogg!! i first tried it at a school xmas party in 7th grade, i had never heard of it and i tried it. i love it!! my fave is the pumpkin spice. you dont taste any egg in it btw. i thought it was going to taste like eggs. but its good
There is no need to be afraid of store-bought eggnog because it is pasteurized. I just love the Lactaid eggnog! I never tried homemade eggnog, though…
Eggnog is amazing! I’ve always looked forward to it, and as soon as November comes around, I try to get my mom and grandma to make sure that they have a decent supply.
When we were children, my little brother (who is now taler than me) used to call it ‘egg-hog,” and we all thought that was kinda cute. (He was in the lower grades of elementary school at the time.)
The kind you buy at the grocery and is produced by regional dairies contains no alcohol. But the home-made kind, as demonstrated by Martha Stewart in her podcast last year DOES contain both eggs and alcohol (I think she used brandy and rum).
I can easily say I’m a nog-aholic. And the non alcoholic kind i mean. I cant get enough of the stuff! my family says Im addiccted. To all of you people afraid to try it I promise you youre missing out biiiiggggg tiiimmmmeee! I made my friend try it and I swear she thanks me all the time for it. Its amazinggg.
I gotta have my nog!!!! Every holiday season I do at least a gallon of it. It’s pure XSTACY! No booze, just nog.
Did you have to call it “murky liquid”??? I LOVE eggnog….especially the pumpkin spice in my coffee at holiday time.
Eggnog is one of those things I always have during the holidays. But, I know one sip is like 10 buzzillion calories. So I try to limit myself.
So does this rubbish have Eggs in it or not? We don’t drink it here in Australia, but we love a big dirty rum. And ive eaten an egg before. cheers
I hate eggs, and the name eggnog just puts me off. I haven’t tried it yet and I don’t think I am goin to anytime soon.
I havent aten eggnog since i was a little girl, but i figured i would start drinking it this year and its still good
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Home made eggnog is the absolute best,and there are many great recipes that require cooking.Years ago we never worried about salmonella,so the nog was completely raw. The cooked version is just as tasty,if prepared properly-(no scrambled eggs,please!).It’s a once a year indulgence for me,with about 400 calories per cup.Just don’t forget the rum!
I love, love, love Eggnog! It’s doesn’t even SOUND gross, IMO. Let alone taste gross. It’s delish!
What kind of a man are you ? If you will not try egg-nog ..
I’m Lactose intolerance…….it kinda sucks
great try your eggnog this way heat some water to boiling fill a cup 2/3 full add eggnog and a shot wiskey take a spoon and mix the ingredients sip slowly it will warm you completely it also thin s the eggnog and the eggnog cover sthe whiskey taste being from ohio i was raised with this tradition in outr home and family homes its called a Tom and jerry
Merry christmas too all
It depends on who makes it. I love eggnog but some brans and types you get can be quite eerie. I preefer Southern Comfort’s Vanilla Bean. Mmmm…
Wow this article makes you think it would be hard to find a non-alcoholic version or something. I don’t know maybe it’s because I’m in PA that I find it all over in stores as non-alcoholic, plenty of variety. Although I’m a little unsure about the Southern Comfort non-alcoholic(why would you want a liquor company making a non-alcoholic version).
I enjoy eggnog, smooth, rich and lightly spiced. If you haven’t had it I highly recommend it.
LOVE eggnog! Its great in small doses — I have never added alcohol to it, though. It makes for a great dessert!
I freaking LOVE EGGNOG
Love eggnog, especially with a little Captian Morgans rum added.
Once I bought some candy that was flavored, eggnog, I sucked on it and immediately spit it out. It tasted disgusting. I’ve never tried actual eggnog before though.
Maybe I should. How does it taste? Can somebody describe it to me?
what does it even taste like? I’d rather cut my tongue on a candy cane than drink it most likely.
Egg nog is wonderful stuff–for anyone who hasn’t had it, it’s maybe a bit like a thickened, sweetened milk (but with the satisfying mouth-feel of real butter). I think it’s best with bourbon or rum added, but to each their own.
I’ve tried egg not, but never really liked it! I’ll stick to apple cider and hot chocolate over Christmas time!
I love eggnog. I make it myself, too.. it’s really simple. xD Mmm raw eggs. <3
I tried it once as a child and could barely swallow it as it was so awful. Quite possible it was full of rum. I think I’ll give it another little sip this year.
I’m with you on the whole “afraid to try it” I’ve NEVER had it and am NOT planning to! i mean, i dont really like thick milk and dont eat eggs unless they’re in cake or something so I really dont think id like it anyways…
Eggnog is awesome!
I love eggnog, especially the holiday flavors like Christmas Cookie and Pumpkin. However, I have to water the ‘nog down with some milk, otherwise it’s so thick I gag. I cannot bring myself to drink homemade eggnog made with ‘real eggs’ unless I know that it was made with pasteurized egg product. I can’t deal with the idea of drinking something that is made with raw eggs.
Just looking at the stuff makes me want to vomit. I doubt I’ll ever try it. It just looks awful.
You’ve never had eggnog? Ever? Dang boy, you must live under a rock or somethin…
Delish with spiced rum! mmmm, Christmas
I have loved eggnog. I haven’t drank the alcoholic much even when I drank alcohol. I like the thick eggnog best. I don’t know what those people dissing eggnog because of the raw eggs are talking about. Look what raw eggs did for Rocky!!!
I LOVEEEEEEE EGGNOG! It’s so good and I’m trying to convince all my friends to love it too haha…but in all seriousness you either love it or hate it
I don’t like eggnog. YUCK!
I love eggnog. I’ve never had it alcoholic actually…not that I can remember. Ha Ha. I think it’s delicious. I think people are just afraid of different things. Well this is a different thing you should all check out.
Honestly, I can take it or leave it. I will drink it, but I won’t go out of my way for it. I do see how this thick, tasty drink could be comforting and nostalgic to many. I don’t hate it. But I really just can’t get into it.
I like egg nog, but I never liked it spiked. I can’t imagine anyone being grossed out by it, it’s like melted ice cream.
i dont see why this makes eggnog seem like such a horible thing. iv never had any alcoholic versions (but im willing to keep an open mind to try it, at least once), but i love eggnog.
How can anyone decide if they like something or not if they haven’t tried it?? Eggnog is soooo yummy but full of cholesterol and calories to be sure! It is much like having a milkshake because it is thick.Don’t you like milkshakes? Take a sip you might like it!!
I love eggnog!
Every year around Christmas time we buy a bottle of rum and eggnog. It’s GREAT! (don’t put too much rum in though) It is something we look forward to and has become sort of a tradition. I have made eggnog before and actually liked it better than most store bought brands…but was uncertain about the pasturized vs. unpasturized concerns. It does sound gross and I was well into adulthood when I tried it. I’m glad I did! Merry Christmas!!
I grew up on the nonalcoholic versions of eggnog, including some my grandmother whipped up for my sisters and me from time to time, when she felt we needed an extra boost in the form of a pleasant treat.
Unfortunately, the high sugar content has put this delightful holiday tradition off limits to me, but every year, sometime between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, I treat myself to a yearly cup, liberally laced with . . . nutmeg!
I love eggnog it’s so yummy. I get so excited when Thanksgiving comes around b/c I know that the week after the coffee shops all over will start to serve eggnog latte’s, they are so good, it’s my favorite way to drink eggnog. I’ve had it spiced and regular, down in South Louisiana we also have what’s called “Cajun Eggnog”, it’s a eggnog daiquiri.
I love eggnog, but like allot of other things, it’s how it’s made. I’ve tried several store bought varieties and some were good and some weren’t. If you only tried one type of store bought eggnog and didn’t like it, try others. Or, better yet, make your own. Homemade always tastes better.
I like egg nog in small amounts. I cannot sit and guzzle it all month long, but a few ounces on Christmas day is good enough for me.
I refused to try eggnog for the longest time. It looks unappealing and definitely sounds so. But this year, I thought, “Why not?” and decided to indulge. It was surprisingly delicious! Especially with a little Allspice.
I definitely suggest to anyone and everyone that they should try it. I wish I would’ve sooner, it’s delicious!
I like it, but I can only have it in small amounts other wise i start getting a little sick. I like a little bit here and there though..
I love the stuff!!! Althought….my butt sure dosent!!
Eggnog with wine? don’t think i’d like that. But for those who don’t know, homemade eggnog is less thick.
Its so good…it basically just taste like some melted vanilla ice cream,except its thicker and sweeter
Eggnog is the BOMB! The taste is unlike any other drink! It’s thick enough to make you want to chew though that’s not necessary. Although, drink too much and you’d probably barf and get sick to the stomach by the sight of it; I guess that’s why it’s only sold around November-December. It’s a traditional holiday consumable just like turkey on Thanksgiving or fruitcake on Christmas. Don’t knock it till you try it, heck this year I tried 100% real turkey on Thanksgiving and LOVED it!
Looking through the comments, it seems that those who have tried eggnog are in agreement. Eggnog rocks. I have a bit of an obsession with it. In fact, I’m drinking some right now, with a sprinkling of nutmeg on top and a pinch of mint flakes (dried and crumbled mint leaves). My recommendation to anyone who wishes to try good, quality eggnog: C.F. Burger Creamery’s De Luxe Old Fashioned Eggnog. The flavor is unmatched, the texture is perfect. Try to avoid “Holiday Nog”, though. It’s far thinner and lacks the rich flavor of proper eggnog.
For the adventurous eggnog enthusiast: try Eggnog Flan and the Culver’s Eggnog Shake. Other restaurants serve eggnog shakes, but the Culver’s version is special because it’s made with their famous frozen custard.
Eggnog is GOOD – and there’s nothing “murky” about it as you described – that just makes it sound nasty. Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it…and once you’ve tried it you’ll wish you had done so sooner!
P.S. – you’re not drinking just “raw eggs” and milk – there’s TONS of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. in it – and it’s pasteurized so it’s not unsafe.
Try sprinkling a little nutmeg on top! MMMMMMM, GOOD!
Egg-nog is great stuff, and I wish they would sell it all year.
My Grandpa Smith’s eggn-nog recipe included the addition of vanilla ice cream and bourbon to the base drink. Mix it up in a mixer, pour it into glasses, and serve. Delicious! You can also use Kahlua, Amaretto, or Bailey’s Irish Cream instead of bourbon.
I never even considered wine, though maybe Gluhvein with it might taste good. Maybe. It would have to be a very sweet wine; not a Chardonnay or Cabernet.
Eggnog is awesome but not for everyone. My family has made a recipe for generations that not only uses rum but whiskey and brandy also. It really has a kick!!
Why would anyone be revulsed at eggnog???????? Eggnog is delicious.
I go through a quart of the stuff a day. Stupid stores ran out!
thanks for the knowledge, i love eggnog and drink it only on holidays, i don’t like any liquor in it, just plain, but i do like the knowledge of how it became.
It’s so funny reading the comments here. Many are worried about lactose or calories.
I am older, but when I was young almost everyone had some around the holidays – it was a tradition. Very good tasting and no one worried about lactose or calories – and most of the population wasn’t obese back then. So funny. What a bunch of sick, confused people today.
Personally I have no desire to drink a liquid egg..I’ll stick to hot chocolate! Or apple cider
Eggnog is actually really good. But no soy or lactaid versions as mentioned. Dont be a baby get the real stuff, then mix with 1-2oz rum in a tall glass. mix well and enjoy. Sprinle cinnamon over top of glass for garnish if desired.
I adore eggnog! Specifically Pennsylvania Dutch brand! O-M-G!!! It is the alcoholic kind. It has rum, brandy, and blended whiskey in it. DELIOUS!! You all have got to try it sometime! It is Fantastic! I highly recommend it. I drank some tody and can’t wait for the store to open tomorrow to buy another bottle! Who cares about the calories, it is soooo good! And I am a calorie counter!! It is Great!!!
I love the stuff if I make it myself (booze free) but the store bought stuff just has way to much sugar in it.
To all of you refusing to try it because it sounds gross or looks gross, can you grow up? Its not brussel sprouts or cough medicine, babies. Its just some heavy milk with a little egg white and some spices. It tastes delicious when made right and if you stop acting like children and give it a try you might actually like it. Its not going to kill you and you won’t get salmonella unless you get a bit of shell or let it rot first. Chill your panties and take a sip and try to enjoy it.
I’m a nog-a-holic and have been for decades. I prefer the alcohol- free kind. Stop & Shop’s 77% fat free is very tasty. Soy eggnog is also very good. Enjoy!
My wife and I love eggnog! She likes it with whiskey. I enjoy mine with rum! Eggnog used to available fulltime; but, only around major Holidays. It is available all the time now. I like the recipe that “Pennsylvaniia
Dutch” (brand name) puts together.
Well, I have to go now! My water pills are kicking in!!
I would rather eat a poinsetta
Never tried it, the name has always put me off. Is there actually eggs in it? My friend loves it and tries to get me to drink it but too me it looks like gooey white slime, either that or bad milk. D: bleh.
I tried it once as a kid, (non-alcoholic) and avoided it as a young adult. But, I tried it again a few years ago and now I actually like it. I buy it in a quart carton, add a bit more nutmeg and tonight I plan to add a bit of amaretto. It’s not something I would drink all year round, but its a nice small toasting drink or a cold evening drink. Of course I only have a small cupful, but I enjoy it with the extra nutmeg and hopefully the amaretto will taste good in it too. Opa! Salu! too.
Eggnog
Rich n creamy lactose with Rum.
Drink for hours until you have to run.
Your gut starts to rumble,
Your body begins to shake,
Best to hurry you’re gonna be late!
Past your hostess & slamming the door,
Feeling like a fool with your knickers on the floor.
You sigh with relief after that rush,
Sighing once more as you give it flush.
Wiping your forehead beaded with sweat,
You sniff and wonder “Can I go out yet?”
Feeling spent you could sleep like a log,
You prefer another beverage some more eggnog.
You take a gulp and one more sip,
Behold you say, someone biting their lip.
They push they shove, “Excuse me” you hear,
Slamming the door, Good Rum and Good Cheer!
Prefer my rum with the alternative.
Love eggnog. Sometimes I just can’t seem to get enough of it. Thats how good it is. I have never had it with alcohol in it. Just the store bought stuff. Southern Comfort has an awesome non-alcohol brand.
its epic
I LOVE EGGNOG!!! ITS LIKE A MILKSHAKE WITH A GINGERSNAPPY KIND OF FLAVOR… NO EGGS DETECTABLE!!! GREAT WITH OR WITHOUT ALCOHOL ONLY DOWNSIDE… YOU GET FULL REALLY FAST!!!
i love kemps golden eggnog. but i refuse to drink alcohol so i love kemps (:
I really don’t think anyone should dwell to much on the name”egg-nog”, or the texture of the drink. It’s guaranteed to gross out even the biggest fans of egg-nog if you think about it long enough. Just sip and enjoy! And if its spiked -for the love of yourself- don’t drink too many
Haha, I remember first trying eggnog. I was reluctant at first, but ended up liking it. My brother on the other hand…
I think some people need to feel my wrath. As for egg nog someone has pissed my fried egg nog off and i am going to greek gift them all for christmas all year long.
I’ve drink’n eggnog but I can’t stand the thick one, it goes down so heavy that it’s really like sucking it from an egg… chicken loogy with a hint of nutmeg. Light’s ok.
EGGNOG IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like most, I have enjoyed egg nog as a kid, drinking the non-alcoholic types found at the grocery stores. When I became an adult, I ventured into the adult types, only to be put off by what many vile creations there are. Usually, the inclusion of the rum/scotch/bourbon or what have you causes the drink to become almost unconsummable.. At that point, I ventured on to create my own.
Starting with a basic recipe, I found some great techniques and one incredible addition which now causes my yearly “Egg Nogg” to be a prized gift to all my friends. I’ve been making it for more than 30 years and will gladly supply the recipe to anyone to writes me for it.
Happy Holidays
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I lvoe eggnog but I tihnk it made me sick whne i drank too much
You don’t know what your missing. Poinsettias will kill you eggnog won’t even make you wish you were dead unless you consume mass quantities of it. It has a delicious flavor and as far as fear of salmonella that is contained on the shell of the egg. Any such contamination should be averted by the alcohol, but I have never heard of anyone getting ill from the nonalcoholic versions. It is healthy protein.
I love egg nog!
I’ve had it (non-alcoholic) and I love it.
Eggnog is the best I have to hide it from my kids they will drink it all at once. We r just waiting t=for this season to come around we can never have enough in htis house.
i love it, but my 23 yr old son begs for it around christmas. i told him to get a job and buy his own eggnog.
So it looks about 50-50. Either You love it or have never tried it and think it sounds gross. Personally I look forward to the seasonal drink.
Egg nog is really good, but it’s rich so I can’t have too much. It’s a special treat, but I don’t know if I’d have it as a summer time snack. However, I really do think you’re missing out.
I wish I could drink more of it, but oh, my stomach can’t stand such rich stuff!
i am not a fan of eggnog i think it tastes like non whipped whip cream! ew! i would rather eat a poinsettia
LOVE EGGNOG! It’s soooo good, you are missing out Mike! Can’t go this time of year without at least 1 or 2 glasses. I think most people just want to have a taste of it, not guzzle down gallons at a time, lol. It’s almost like a milk shake it’s meant as a treat but I seriously have had probably 5 glasses this month year, non-alcoholic since I’m preggie.
You do not have to use rum in egg nog. I, and many southerners prefer bourbon, or tennessee whiskey. I have also had it mixed with kalua, amaretto, and tirimisu. One friend likes it with Irish whiskey, but I have never gotten around to trying that.
The key is to experiment with what you put in it.
Religious preferences and being a minor keep me from drinking the alcohol version, but I love drinking the premade one from the supermarket (I don’t even celebrate Christmas!). Maybe someone can give me a good recipe? : – )
ugh it is so disgusting, i had an eggnog milkquake the other day puked out my nose
I absolutely love eggnog! Best part of the holidays. Just drink it slowly, or else you’ll be going to the bathroom in a jiffy.
I have tried eggnog (the non-alchoholic kind) before, it tasted fine, but it’s not something I could stand drinking more than once a year – if that. For the most part, I stay away from the stuff.
Egg nog is ice cream except it’s not frozen and the flavorings are different. Egg nog is usually flavored with nutmeg, and alcoholic potions are optional.
You’re writing an article about it and you didn’t know that?
Eggnog is the best! I only have non-alcoholic, and it just tastes very sweet and rich. I like to put cinnamon in it. Yum yum!
I find eggnog to be rather DELICIOUS, with, or without alcohol in it. I like it either by itself or wiht a couple of shots of brandy–either way it still tastes great!!!
I like it!!!! Try it with cereal!!!! Just the thing to wake you up in the morning!!!
I like it with or with out rum, now I use no rum but warming it up is really good, but i have’nt tryed that with no rum in, am not a drinker now. Maybe i will thow a little more vanilla or honey in it. So am gone to do some warm eggnog this year…
I love eggnog. We add Irish Cream and ice cream. . put it on top of a slice of pound cake and you have a wonderful desert
Well, since you mentioned it ..I’ll have some right now!
OMG A mug of shaken eggnog over a shot or two of southern comfort is to die for!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!
for those with a sweet tooth, and love the nog like I do, try 1/2 chocolate milk, 1/2 eggnog.
Omg, I love eggnog. However, I cannot stand the store bought junk, just our family recipe that was handed down to me.
I hate eggnog used to be a fav but… NO! its liquified eggs, like euweth!
I had my first eggnog this year, & it wasn;t at all what I expected. I got the premade stuff in the carton & was initially put-off by the bubblegum-like smell, & not the good bubblegum either, but the dry cheap halloween variety.
Upon taste, it was a bubblegum-mint-nutmeg flavor, thick as coagulated blood. After a 3ed swig, I dumped the whole carton into the sink & had a hot Ovaltine.
“Your first reaction may be one of revulsion…”
Really? I’ve never heard of anyone being grossed out by eggnog. We usually have to get two half gallons because everyone drinks it so fast.
I suspect that the sentiment behind this article may be a little biased or out-dated.
I LOVE Eggnog, and mixed with rum it it THE BEST. I will admit when my mum first shoved it in my face many years ago I was like “What the SH*T is that?!” But I’m a sucker for trying new things that don’t look, or more importantly smell absolutely horrendous, so after trying it I became a great fan of it and drink it every year around Christmas, added with Rum now starting two or three yearsago. lol Ooo Eggnog with my mum’s rumballs are soooo good too! Best Christmas treat EVER!
Why do you treat other participants as though they’re complete morons?
Eggnog is great stuff, whether you like it with or without alcohol added, and one of the best treats of the holidays. Just because you haven’t tried it doesn’t warrant a description of “murky.” Maybe you should TRY things before you criticize them next time?
Are you even KIDDING??? Eggnog is the greatest!!!! And, the best brand out there, (Non-alcoholic), during the holidays is SOUTHERN COMFORT! Crazy name for a brand without the booze, I know, but the creamiest, thickest, tried and true eggnog tase there is! I add a little nutmeg to mine for a bite!
The last trip to the market, I went in ahead of my wife, bought FOUR quarts, and then she came out with TWO! I froze them for future use, hah, I’m gonna be drinking eggnog this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never did like it myself
I’ve only had the non alcoholic version but I really like eggnog. It’s hard to describe how it tastes but I always felt like there was a hint of butterscotch to it and that’s what I like the most about it. It’s creamy and thick like melted ice cream. My boss gets the eggnog lattes from Starbucks every holiday season. Last year she gained ten pounds from too many of them. This year she limited herself to one a week.
I think that people should be more adventurous and try new things. If you still don’t like it, at least you have an educated opinion. 
How are you going to write an article about something you’ve never tried lol. Writers are supposed to do research, drink up buddy!
Ewwwww! My brother and I had eggnog for the first time today we both almost threw up.
I don’t know why just something about it makes me feel sick!
I think it could be the sort-of sweetness or something.
Love the Eggnog!!!! Eggnog,Amish Wedding Cakes and Family the best thing about this time of year!!!
i love eggnog. they have some really cool flavors now. we just bought some at the grocery store with a vanilla flavor. omg! its so good.
I never tried eggnog…should i
I have never tried eggnog and never will!