Contents
National Eggnog Day comes on December 24 of Every year. Eggnog is otherwise known as Milk Punch or Egg Milk Punch. Eggnog is a famous drink in the United States of America during the holidays. Whether buying from the stores for the whole family or made on your own, Eggnog is a staple drink during the Christmas season. Eggnog is a chilled, sweetened, rich, and cream diary-based Beverage. It is made with milk, cream, sugar, and whipped egg, and sometimes they add distilled spirits such as rum, brandy, or bourbon.
History of National Eggnog Day
The exact origin and the founder of National Eggnog Day are still unknown. The term “Eggnog” was first mentioned in a poem written by Philologist Jonathan Boucher and a clergyman. Unfortunately, the poem is not published until 30 years after the death of Jonathan Boucher. The lines of the poem went like this,
“Fog-drams in the morn, or better Still Eggnog. At night hot-suppings, and at mid-day Grogg. My palate can regale.”
On March 26th, 1788, the term “Eggnog” was printed in New Jersey Journal. It refers to the young man drinking the Eggnog. There is a debate about the origin of Eggnog. Some believe that it originated in East Anglia, England, and some think that it came as a Medieval European beverage made with milk. The milk curdled up when mixed with wine or ale and then flavored with spices.
How to make Eggnog
Ingredients needed:
- Cups of milk.
- 1/2 Teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- One teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- 12 Egg Yolks.
- 1 1/2 Cups of sugar.
- 2 1/2 Cups of light rum.
- 4 Cups of light cream.
- 1/2 Teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
Method to make Eggnog:
- In a saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and cloves.
- And heat the mixture at a lower setting for nearly five minutes.
- Slowly bring the milk mixture to a boil.
- Then take a large bowl and mix egg yolks and sugar. Whisk them until they are fluffy.
- Then whisk the hot mixture into the eggs and pour that mixture into the Saucepan.
- Stir them at medium heat for nearly three minutes. Be careful not to allow the mixture to boil.
- And then strain to remove cloves and let them chill for an hour.
- Stir them in rum with cream, two teaspoons of vanilla, and nutmeg. And Refrigerate them overnight before serving.
Other Celebrations on December 24
December 24 is also celebrated as
- Unfortunately, we couldn’t find any other celebrations on December 24.
How to celebrate National Eggnog Day
Celebrating National Eggnog Day is quite simple and easy to remember. Gather the full family and enjoy a glass or two of Eggnog, whether you buy from the store or make it on your own. Then take pictures while eating Eggnog and share them with others on social media by using the hashtag #EggnogDay.
Thank you for reading the post. You can celebrate every day with Happydays365.org and Happy National Eggnog Day 2022.
