12-10-2005, 01:59 PM
A cut and paste history of eggnog.
It all began in England, where eggnog was the trademark drink of the upper class. But it became most popular in America, where farms and dairy products were plentiful, as was rum. It descended from a hot British drink called posset, which consists of eggs, milk, and ale or wine. The recipe for eggnog (eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and some kind of spirit) has traveled well, adapting to local tastes wherever it has landed.
Full article herehttp://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggnog.htm
I have never made it, I just get some from the store. It's usually neer the milk and come without alcohol. If you want to add alcohol later, I think that Jager works well.
It all began in England, where eggnog was the trademark drink of the upper class. But it became most popular in America, where farms and dairy products were plentiful, as was rum. It descended from a hot British drink called posset, which consists of eggs, milk, and ale or wine. The recipe for eggnog (eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and some kind of spirit) has traveled well, adapting to local tastes wherever it has landed.
Full article herehttp://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggnog.htm
I have never made it, I just get some from the store. It's usually neer the milk and come without alcohol. If you want to add alcohol later, I think that Jager works well.