Eggnogs

/ˈɛɡˌnɑːɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eggnog; multiple servings of the festive creamy beverage made with eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and often alcohol.

Etymology

Plural of 'eggnog', itself from 'egg' + 'nog' (a wooden peg or block, also an old term for strong beer). The drink evolved in colonial America from British egg-based beverages.

Kelly Says

Eggnog appears in American tradition so strongly that companies produce it seasonally, and the recipe has remained largely unchanged since the 1700s—making it one of the most historically consistent holiday foods.

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