Definition

Noun 1. A rich, chilled, and often alcoholic beverage made by beating together eggs (or egg yolks), milk or cream, sugar, and typically spirits such as rum, brandy, or whiskey. It is traditionally consumed during the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

Usage

• As a countable/uncountable noun: "Eggnog" can refer to the beverage in general (uncountable) or to a specific serving of it (countable).
  • Would you like some eggnog? (uncountable)
  • I'll have two eggnogs, please. (countable)
• It is commonly described as being spiked (with alcohol) or virgin/non-alcoholic.
• Typical preparation involves whisking, blending, or beating the ingredients until frothy.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Eggnog latte": A coffee shop beverage that uses eggnog-flavored syrup or a mix of eggnog and milk, steamed and combined with espresso.
• "Eggnog cheesecake" or "eggnog bread"": Desserts that incorporate the flavors of eggnog (nutmeg, cream, sometimes rum extract) into their recipes.

Variants and Related Words

• "Nog": An informal, shortened form of "eggnog."
  • Care for a glass of nog?
• "Advocaat": A Dutch and Belgian liqueur with a very similar, thick, creamy egg-based composition, often considered a European cousin to eggnog.

Synonyms

• Milk punch (a general term for milk-based alcoholic punches)
• Holiday punch (a broader category)

Related Phrases & Idioms

• "The annual eggnog debate": A humorous reference to the common disagreement about whether eggnog is delicious or unpleasant.
• "Spike the eggnog": To add alcohol to a non-alcoholic batch of eggnog.
  • Make sure you don't drink from that pitcher—I spiked the eggnog.

Noun

1. a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor