When was eggnog invented

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:. In the American South, bourbon replaced ale though nog, the British slang for strong ale, stuck. Rich, strong eggnog — the richer and stronger, the better — is no stranger to holiday celebrations in New Orleans, and at this time of year the drink takes its place alongside syllabubs on the traditional southern table.

Syllabub is a less potent mixture than eggnog but just as rich. Made with milk, sugar and wine, it straddles the line between drink and liquid dessert. Eggnog goes by the name coquito in Puerto Rico, where, not surprisingly, rum is the liquor of choice as it is these days for many eggnog lovers in the U. There the drink has the added appeal of being made with fresh coconut juice or coconut milk.

Mexican eggnog, known as rompope, was created in the convent of Santa Clara in the state of Puebla. The basic recipe is augmented with a heavy dose of Mexican cinnamon and rum or grain alcohol, and the resulting drink is sipped as a liqueur. Where did eggnog come from? Where did the name come from? Can't get enough of Eater? Sign up for our newsletter.

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By Madeleine Davies. Sign up for the Sign up for the Eater newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day. Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let set in cool place for several days. Taste frequently.

So as you enjoy your holiday cheer, please drink responsibly. Not just for the alcohol, but also for the calories: eggnog can pack in upwards of big ones per cup. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. More From Food Trends. Eggnog No-Bake Cheesecake.