egg nog

Creamy holiday beverage

Egg nog is a rich, creamy drink made from milk or cream, sugar, and beaten eggs, traditionally spiked with rum, brandy, or bourbon.

It appears mainly during the winter holidays, served cold or warm with nutmeg on top: We always have egg nog at Christmas.

Also spelled eggnog.

flavor

nutmeg

Aromatic seed spice

sweet · rich · decadent · sugary · boozy · warming · aromatic · dusted · grated · sprinkled

holiday

Christmas

Winter nativity celebration

winter · seasonal · Thanksgiving · New Year · wassail · party · gathering · tradition · toast · cheer

beverage

drink

Consumable liquid

brandy · whiskey · bourbon · liqueur · alcohol · mixology · spiked · virgin · ladled · toddy

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

custard · velvety · silky · smooth · whipped · milky · full-bodied · emulsified · foamy · beaten

Categories
Opposites
seasonal beverage timing

egg noglemonade

Sweetened citrus beverage

iced tea · summer shandy · piña colada · sangria · mint julep

beverage temperature/serving style

egg noghot toddy

Heated spirits with honey

hot cider · mulled wine · hot cocoa · coffee · hot tea

beverage richness/composition

egg nogwater

Clear essential liquid

sparkling water · black coffee · club soda · seltzer · unsweetened tea

Family

eggnog, eggnogs

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G