Eggnog...???

[hittite]

How do I drink it?
Cold, straight, and as much as possible.

 

[Nemu]

Okay well... I'm an Australian female who is looking for something different this X-mas....
Well... I have always been interested in the American love for eggnog (sorry to use the stereotype). I have a few questions:
How is it drank/eaten? Hot? Cold?
Do you use bourbon or rum??
Do people really love it as much as they say they do?
Some people say you dont need to cook it over a stove??

Also what does it taste like O.O I plan on making it this weekend and a experiment

SO PEOPLE OF THE FORUM.
What are your thoughts on eggnog?

Honestly, I don't understand how people can drink it. I imagine that it's popularity stems from the fact that it's a holiday-centric drink and people attach it to their favorite memories of said holiday. But just the thought of drinking it curdles my stomach. It's far too sweet and thick/creamy and...*hurk*

Personally, and someone else mentioned it above, but I'd go with hot apple cider or mulled cider.

Heck, even a hot toddy. ;D

 

[Aiden Raine]

I used to drink it straight, in smaller doses. lately, to stretch it out, I mix it about 1:3 eggnog:no fat milk. never had it warm, but it sounds interesting. don't think it'd beat warm apple cider, though. best drink evur.

 

[A Weary Exile]

I drink it cold, but it's best to drink it in small doses in my opinion. Too much at one time is a bit nauseating.

Think cinnamon-flavored milk and you have a close approximation of egg nog.

I agree on the "too much at one time" thing. It really can make you feel sick if you chug it down too much.

But, cinnamon? I've never tasted cinnamon in egg nog. Trust me, I'd have thrown up >_> ain't allergic, but a strong taste/smell of cinnamon makes my stomach churn. Different type? A regional thing, maybe?

Eh, maybe I'm just loopy.

I've always thought it had a sort of cinnamon-y edge to it.

EDIT: Crap, it's nutmeg. I meant nutmeg. >_<

 

[ZeroMachine]

O_O


Give it a shot (literally if that's your style). Let us know what you think.

Oh, and this is going to make me sound like BIG FAT 'MERICAN, but if there are McDonalds down under (there are, right? I'm assuming yes) try their egg nog... thing. Shake thing. I don't know exactly what it's called. But it's, IMO, better than regular egg nog, if you don't mind the thicker, frappe like texture.

Is it meant to be drunk with alcohol in it? or is it just depending on a persons taste?

Erm..... we have McDonalds but....well... Australia in general doesnt really drink eggnog... i think its in the big stores sometimes but i havent seen it in a while (thats why im making my own)... that being said there is no way we get Macca's eggnog XD its just like how Japanese McDonalds have teriyaki burgers and all we have is these ridiculous cheese burgers

Saying it is or isn't meant to be mixed with anything is purely subjective. I don't like it with alcohol (or so I'd assume, as I've never tried it), but other people don't drink it WITHOUT alcohol.

It's cool that you're making it yourself. Good luck!

I drink it cold, but it's best to drink it in small doses in my opinion. Too much at one time is a bit nauseating.

Think cinnamon-flavored milk and you have a close approximation of egg nog.

I agree on the "too much at one time" thing. It really can make you feel sick if you chug it down too much.

But, cinnamon? I've never tasted cinnamon in egg nog. Trust me, I'd have thrown up >_> ain't allergic, but a strong taste/smell of cinnamon makes my stomach churn. Different type? A regional thing, maybe?

Eh, maybe I'm just loopy.

I've always thought it had a sort of cinnamon-y edge to it.

EDIT: Crap, it's nutmeg. I meant nutmeg. >_<

Bahaha, I knew something was off

 

[Dethenger]

I didn't even know that was a stereotype, but if so it's one I'm glad to fit. Eggnog is fucking delicious. Most people start drinking it around December, I think. I start around October, because pumpkins are in season then, so I get the pumpkin spice kind.

 

[Alexias_Sandar]

Eggnog is awesome. It's a bit thick, yes, and rich, but...very good. If you're heavily congested, don't drink much of it at a time. Otherwise...try it, see what you think yourself. I usually drink it cold, without alcohol, but many swear by brandy in it. A bit of nutmeg is nice, but not required.

 

[DirgeNovak]

Cold, made with rum.
You don't need to cook it but I think it tastes much better if you do.

 

[Kopikatsu]

Drink it cold, don't ruin the taste with alcohol.
Alcohol is good and all, but don't ruin eggnog with it.

I agree with this. Well, the first half anyway.

I prefer Eggnog cold without alcohol. Is wonderful.

Edit: It's also good with a pinch of nutmeg.

 

[Conza]

Okay well... I'm an Australian female who is looking for something different this X-mas....
Well... I have always been interested in the American love for eggnog (sorry to use the stereotype). I have a few questions:
How is it drank/eaten? Hot? Cold?
Do you use bourbon or rum??
Do people really love it as much as they say they do?
Some people say you dont need to cook it over a stove??

Also what does it taste like O.O I plan on making it this weekend and a experiment

SO PEOPLE OF THE FORUM.
What are your thoughts on eggnog?

Cold
Rum
No its horrid in America, the Australian stuff is the best, DO NOT get it pre-added with rum, I actually reccomend you buy it in a package or make it with much investigation into the ingredients, and don't add rum.
No stove - drink cold

It's delicious, unless you were in NYC '10 - that was the most vile stuff, I'm going to need 10 litres this December just to recover from that horrible taste I had last year. Fake rum, weird milk, I don't know what the hell it was I drank, but trust me, here in Australia, it's golden (especially pre-packaged).

 

[bdcjacko]

Mix it with southern comfort, it is amazing.

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

I usually drink it with no alcohol, but with a little nutmeg and cinnamon sprinkled on top. In my experience, alcohol tends to stay near the top of the stuff no matter how thoroughly you mix it, and it mixes in a way that destroys the flavor of both beverages. The little bit at the bottom with just a hint of booze is usually delicious, though.

Edit: Oh, and you drink it cold. Drinking warm eggnog would be pretty nasty.
Edit Edit: The above seems to apply more to mixing it with whiskey than with Rum. Golden rum actually mixes quite well, as the glass of eggnog next to me will attest. I don't know why I never thought of that before. I don't have any brandy to test it with, unfortunately.

 

[WaReloaded]

Okay well... I'm an Australian female who is looking for something different this X-mas....
Well... I have always been interested in the American love for eggnog (sorry to use the stereotype). I have a few questions:
How is it drank/eaten? Hot? Cold?
Do you use bourbon or rum??
Do people really love it as much as they say they do?
Some people say you dont need to cook it over a stove??

Also what does it taste like O.O I plan on making it this weekend and a experiment

SO PEOPLE OF THE FORUM.
What are your thoughts on eggnog?

I live in Victoria and nearing Christmas time, Paul's release cartons of eggnog, alcohol free of course. I suggest picking up a few cartons for yourself (they're only about $2.50 a carton) as they're quite delicious. You can also add your own alcohol, if you prefer, traditionally Brandy is used but Dark Rum is a fantastic substitute. Just thought I'd help a fellow Australian out.

 

[Leemaster777]

Funnily enough, I only tried Eggnog for the first time a few Christmases ago. I LOVE the stuff.

It's like a Christmas milkshake. And unless I drink ALOT of it, I don't really get sick of it.

...suddenly I want to go to Steak N' Shake and pick up an Eggnog milkshake. Yes, they have actually started making Eggnog milkshakes. And they rock.

EDIT: Oh, and I forgot to mention, I drink it cold, and with no alcohol. Alcohol just ruins it for me.

 

[Smeggs]

Eggnog is eggnog. Don't ruin it by adding anything more, except maybe a bit of milk if it's the really thick kind. And drink it cold. It's delicious, cup o' 'nog is how I know it's the holidays.

 

[CthulhuMessiah]

I've never tried it before.

 

[MadHatter1993]

it's a seasonal drink, so...drink as much as you can before it leaves and crawls back into it's cave never to be seen again till next Christmas. who know's when that'll be.

 

[eclipsed_chemistry]

My best friend actually gave me some egg nog with maybe a half shot of bourbon and it was DAMN DELICIOUS. Makes me want some right now. I don't know the correct proportions for ingredients, but even drinking cold egg nog without alcohol is fantastic.

 

[hooksashands]

Hello curious Aussie person! Allow me to introduce you to the customary hot cider-nog.

How it's made the traditional way:
1. Take a saucepan and heat it. Medium-low flame should be okay.
2. Combine 1 egg, one cup of milk, 1/4 a cup of sugar, 1/2 a cup of cider (or apple juice works too if cider is too rough), 1/2 a cup of cream, a 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and just a sprinkle of nutmeg.
3. Whisk for 12 to 14 minutes.
4. Kill the heat. Pour into room temperature container.
5. While it's cooling, add rum or brandy if you like. Stir.
6. Shoot some whipcream and grind some cinnamon on top of that badboy and enjoy.