Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Dark rum
- 1 piece Whole egg
- 22.5 ml Sugar syrup
- 45 ml Milk
- 30 ml Heavy cream high-fat cream (36%+), also called double cream
- Garnish Grated nutmeg
Preparation
Origin Story
Eggnog has its roots in medieval Europe, where it was originally a warm drink made with milk and eggs. It became popular in America during the 18th century, especially around the holidays, often spiked with rum or brandy.
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Seen in
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 1989
Chevy Chase's Clark Griswold drinks eggnog from a moose-shaped glass in the classic holiday comedy.
- The Holiday 2006
Eggnog appears during the Christmas celebrations in this romantic comedy.
- Elf 2003
Will Ferrell's Buddy pours eggnog with his spaghetti breakfast in a memorable scene.