After the fall season of pumpkin spice, apples, doughnuts, and cider, we fall into another season of traditional food and drink favorites. Eggnog is one of those traditional drinks that is served at Christmas and throughout the holiday season. It would seem that most people have heard of eggnog but how many have actually tasted or know the story behind it?

Eggnog originated in Britain. What started out as a drink called "posset" evolved into what we know as eggnog today. Posset was a hot sweetened and spiced milk that was combined with ale or wine. In Britain, they enjoyed this drink as far back as the 13th century. Later, eggs, and figs were also added to the drink.

Traditional eggnog is a dessert-like drink that is made up of raw eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. You can also add alcohol like brandy, rum, bourbon or whiskey to turn it up a notch. What makes this drink so special is the thick creamy texture that is somewhere between a custard and melted ice cream.

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