What can I use instead of eggnog?

If you are really looking to knock out some calories, consider purchasing soy nog or rice nog. These alternatives to regular eggnog contain less fat and nearly half the calories of regular store-bought eggnog. Vanilla chai tea is also a great holiday alternative for those with non-dairy diets.

Why do people drink eggnog during the holidays?

Eggnog is believed to have descended from a drink called a “posset,” which consisted of hot curdled milk, ale or wine, and spices. Eggnog was particularly popular around Christmastime because of its warm temperature and the addition of flavors, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean, that embodied the winter season.

Can you only get eggnog at Christmas?

Eventually eggnog became popular with American colonists, who replaced the expensive liquors with more readily available rum. By the 1800s it was commonly served at winter holiday parties, and it has retained its Christmastime flavor ever since. Although associated with the holidays, eggnog doesn’t need to be seasonal.

Why is eggnog so bad?

Eggnog has always been a fatty drink suspect. It’s too thick and delicious to be healthy. Just one cup of store-bought eggnog has 350 calories and 149 mg of cholesterol. That’s as much cholesterol as in two double cheeseburgers, two fries, and two soft drinks.

Why is eggnog so expensive?

Canadian chef Heidi Fink states that one of the reasons people are making less homemade eggnog is that the beverage is expensive to make, due to its use of substantial quantities of cream, eggs, and spirits. Concerns about the safety of raw eggs may be another reason for the decline in homemade eggnog making.

Does eggnog have raw eggs?

Traditional eggnog is made with raw egg. Although, when alcohol is added to the eggnog, the alcohol acts as a preservative. Alcohol prevents the eggs from developing Salmonella or any other bacteria for that matter.

Is eggnog for Christmas or New Years?

Eggnog was a southern tradition for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Is it OK to heat up eggnog?

Even though eggnog is often served cold or at room temperature, it can also be warmed, which is especially enjoyable on cold days. To warm the eggnog, heat it in the microwave for 30 second increments until it reaches the desired temperature. When eggnog is warm, it is quite yummy and tastes like a liquid dessert.

Are there any benefits to drinking eggnog?

Here’s the silver lining: Because it’s made with egg, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, eggnog is loaded with vitamins and nutrients that can do your body a world of good (if not consumed in excess, of course).

Can you get drunk off eggnog?

In addition to adding festive cheer to your celebrations, eggnog can certainly get you drunk — it just depends on how you like to drink it. While other drinks serve as good mixers by accident, eggnog’s natural state is actually a boozy one.