In 2019, Americans spent more than $150 million on eggnog—which, at the time, meant roughly 50 million bottles of that festive cream and egg beverage traveled from grocery store shelves and into the bourbon-soaked, nutmeg-topped punch bowls found at every halfway decent holiday party. In a perfect world, those numbers would be much larger (and not because of inflation). Why? Eggnog makes the holidays better, sweeter, warmer, and the right amount of ridiculous.
Of course, if you’re new to eggnog (which I was until only a few years ago) its tradition—and general strangeness—can be intimidating. Today, we’re here to alleviate any fears you might have of talkin’ nog with one of the drink’s many, loyal fans. Without further ado, here’s our conversational guide to eggnog. Read More >>