Merry Christmas Eve if you celebrate Christmas. I wanted to let you know December 24th is another #Holiday that allows us to celebrate a fun beverage. Join us on December 24th as people celebrate National Eggnog Day #NationalEggnogDay.
I don’t know about you but my family is going to pass on Eggnog. In fact, the only person I know who liked Eggnog was my Ex Everett-Suzzane’s stepdad who had to have Braum’s Eggnog every year. I thought I would share fun facts about National Eggnog Day and a recipe you can make to share with your friends and family.
Facts to help you celebrate National Eggnog Day
You picked the perfect day to celebrate because National Eggnog Day lands every year on December 24th. The perfect day to celebrate because National Eggnog Day and its holiday gatherings hit full swing on Christmas Eve. National Eggnog is a day dedicated to enjoying that rich, creamy, cinnamon‑and‑nutmeg‑kissed drink that people either love or love to debate.
What makes National Eggnog Day fun to celebrate
- National Eggnog Day is a long‑standing holiday tradition in the U.S., celebrated annually on Christmas Eve.
- Eggnog is typically made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and spices. Sometimes a splash of brandy, rum, or bourbon for those who like a little extra cheer.
- Eggnog has deep historical roots, tracing back to medieval Britain’s “posset,” a warm spiced milk drink enjoyed by monks and aristocrats.
How people celebrate
- They sip a glass of Eggnog by the fire
- They make their own homemade batch of Eggnog to share with friends and family
- To celebrate National Eggnog Day people, try eggnog‑flavored treats like coffees, baked goods, or puddings
- People like to debate with friends and family whether thick or light eggnog is superior. A conversation that never seems to become settled.
If you want, I can help you craft a fun social post or even explore the history of eggnog in more depth. Just leave me a comment with what you’re needing. I will get to work on it.
Here’s a cozy, classic eggnog recipe that brings all the holiday warmth without any fuss. It’s rich, creamy, and exactly the kind of thing you want to sip when the world slows down a little.
Classic Homemade Eggnog
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for topping)
- Optional: ½–1 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs and sugar in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly pale.
- Heat the milk In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
- Temper the eggs Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This keeps the eggs from scrambling.
- Cook the mixture Pour everything back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and reaches a silky, custard-like consistency. Don’t let it boil.
- Add cream and flavor Remove from heat. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, and nutmeg.
- Chill Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Eggnog tastes best cold and even better the next day.
- Optional: Add spirits Stir in your choice of bourbon, rum, or brandy before serving.
- Serve Pour into glasses, grate a little fresh nutmeg on top, and enjoy.
If you want, I can also give you a cooked-safe version, a non-alcoholic version, or a dairy-free twist. Just leave me a comment with what you’re looking for and I will get to work on it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
