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What countries drink eggnog?
Throughout Canada and the United States, eggnog is traditionally consumed over the Christmas season, from late October until the end of the holiday season. A variety called Ponche Crema has been made and consumed in Venezuela and Trinidad since the 1900s, also as part of the Christmas season.
What country invented eggnog?
Britain
While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval Britain “posset,” a hot, milky, ale-like drink. By the 13th century, monks were known to drink a posset with eggs and figs.
Is Rompope the same as eggnog?
Rompope (pronounced “rrohm-poh-peh”) is really close to the traditional eggnog recipe. The main differences are that it’s made with only the egg yolks and adds slivered almonds for a hint of nuttiness. It’s a seasonal drink that can be served warm or cold and with or without alcohol.
Do people drink straight eggnog?
Serve your eggnog chilled and plain for a classic treat. The most classic way to serve eggnog doesn’t involve any prep, and it’s perfect as an after-dinner treat around the holidays. All you have to do is pour chilled eggnog into a glass.
Where did eggnog get its name?
The early days of eggnog. The name evidently came from two words – grog, another word for rum, and noggins, a word for the small wooden mugs that the drink was served in. At first, in England, the drink was nonalcoholic, and, as noted, hot.
Why do we only drink eggnog during Christmas?
According to Opie, eggnog has it’s roots in British aristocracy: “In the winter, the wealthy would drink warm milk and egg beverages seasoned with pricey spices such as ground nutmeg and cinnamon and expensive liquors like brandy and sherry to keep it from spoiling.” When the drink passed to America, rum was used.
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Is eggnog originally alcoholic?
Is it alcoholic? Sometimes. Early eggnog dating back to Medieval Europe included a distilled liquor, milk, egg, and spices, and the beverage jumped across the pond with the colonization of America. “A lot of what people consumed in England and Colonial America contained alcohol,” Opie told Eater.