what is egg-nog?

Answer 1

Eggnog is typically served as a Christmas drink or during New Year's Eve. American Thanksgiving (late November) falls at the beginning of the season eggnog is typically consumed, but the product begins appearing in stores around Halloween. Historically, it has been a winter beverage not specifically associated with any holiday. Eggnog is also purported to be an aphrodisiac, likely due to the raw egg content.

Ingredients:-
Modern eggnog typically consists of milk, eggs, and sugar all mixed together; it may be served with or without added spirits. Other ingredients include spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice. Frequently cream is substituted for some portion of the milk to make a much richer drink. Toppings may include vanilla, ice cream, eggnog-flavoured ice cream, or whipped cream.

Eggnog can be produced from homemade recipes; however, ready-made eggnog containing alcohol and "just-add-alcohol" versions are available for purchase. Whiskey, rum, brandy, or cognac are often added. Since the 1960s, eggnog has often been served cold and without alcohol, both of which are significant departures from its historical origins. In North America, a few soymilk manufacturers offer seasonally-available, soy-based alternatives for vegans and those with dairy or milk allergies. Eggnog may be added as a flavouring to food or other drinks.

Answer 2

Eggnog is a sweetened dairy-based beverage made with milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs (which gives it a frothy texture), and flavored with ground cinnamon and nutmeg; alcoholic versions also exist with the addition of various liquors, such as rum, brandy, or whiskey. Eggnog is popular in North America. Eggnog is associated with winter celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's. Commercial, non-alcoholic eggnog is available around Christmas time and the winter holidays in North American grocery stores and this variant is available all year round in Australian stores. While the origins of eggnog are debated, it may have originated from posset (a medieval European beverage made with hot milk). There is also a brief history of egg nog found at http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggnog.htm and some good reciepies (some include alcohol) found at http://coffeetea.about.com/od/eggnog/Egg_Nog_Recipes.htm

Answer 3

egg nog

A drink consisting of milk or cream, sugar, and eggs beaten together and often mixed with an alcoholic liquor such as rum or brandy.

Grandma Lewis's Egg Nog
Have ready:

* 2 gallons whole milk
* 1 quart half & half (12-18% milkfat dairy cream for non americans)
* 1 dozen eggs (seperated)
* 3 to 4 cups sugar (to taste)
* 1 fifth (750ml) or more cheap whiskey (4 roses is good)
* Nutmeg

1. Put milk and half & half in a large pot.
2. Heat over medium heat until hot, but not quite boiling.
3. Put dozen egg yolks in a small bowl & dozen egg whites in a large bowl.
4. Beat dozen yolks thoroughly with 3 cups of sugar.
5. Go open some presents.
6. When milk is just about (but not quite) boiling, stir some hot milk into the egg yolk & sugar mixture. (this is called tempering the eggs...the idea is to bring the temperature up slowly, so that you don't hard cook the eggs)
7. Add this mixture to the milk.
8. Add whiskey. Keep adding till it tastes good, or you can't feel your mouth.
9. Beat the egg whites until very stiff. (hard peaks)
10. Spoon some hot milk mixture into the egg whites, then add them to the pot. (same deal as the yolks)
11. Add more sugar to taste (grandma uses about 4 cups total).
12. Sprinkle nutmeg on top. (Try to keep the hairs to a minimum.)

That's it. ok some details:

* We usually use Four roses whisky.... thought just about any will do. (non united-statesians please note, i mean bourbon, or canadian... perhaps irish... not scotch whisky....or rye. i shudder at the thought of a "peaty" eggnog... ;)
* It's good hot or cold.... we usually let it cool down on the back porch) you shouldn't put a large vat of hot liquid directly in the fridge.
* i think we use extra large eggs... the size of the egg will only affect the thick/rich-ness some....
* Non USA measurements: 8l milk, 1/2l single cream(18% fat), 750ml+ whiskey, 700-950cc sugar

Answer 4

"Eggnog (or egg nog) is a sweetened dairy-based beverage made with milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs (which gives it a frothy texture), and flavoured with ground cinnamon and nutmeg; alcoholic versions also exist with the addition of various liquors, such as rum, brandy, or whisky.

Eggnog is popular in North America. Eggnog is associated with winter celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's. Commercial, non-alcoholic eggnog is available around Christmas time and the winter holidays in North American grocery stores and this variant is available all year round in Australian stores. While the origins of eggnog are debated, it may have originated from posset (a medieval European beverage made with hot milk)."

Answer 5

egg nog is a vodka drink mixed up with raw egg yolks

Answer 6

It is a drink made with milk,cream,sugar, beaten eggs and some spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Sometimes alcohol is added and people usually have it at winter time like christmas...i hope that helps!

Answer 7

http://www.beveragewarehouse.com/search/more_info.php?item_id=3543
Many people in Holland drink, or eat egg-nog. Preferably with a generous topping of sweet whipped cream.

Answer 8

Egg-nog is a holiday drink.

Answer 9

I love eggnog...It's the best...you can make a milkshake with some Bryer's Vanilla bean ice cream...seriously heaven in a glass...And I'm still working to perfect my Eggnog French toast recipe...

Answer 10

It's a dairy drink that is made out of eggs. It's really sweet and yummy.