Egg nog is made of cream, milk, sugar and egg yolks. The sweetened beverage can be flavored with cinnamon or nutmeg or imbibed with brandy, rum or whiskey.
History of Eggnog
Eggnog is defined as “eggs inside a small cup.” The drink was a common beverage among the upper class in England in the 1800s. Eggnog was derived from the English drink posset which contained ale along with milk and eggs. It is believed that “nog” comes from the word “noggin” which is a Middle English phrase used to describe a small, wooden mug typically used to serve alcohol.
