Eggnog has long been considered a Christmas-time treat in America. It might even be . Many food historians agree that it was inspired by a medieval British drink called posset, which included milk, spices, and plenty of booze.
It became popular in the New World in the 1700s where it was eventually adopted as a Christmas drink, plausibly because the amount of liquor in it resulted in a "cup of good cheer," so to speak. George Washington even wrote down his recipe which called for an immense amount of four types of alcohol. Perhaps that's why when she makes hers.
Of course, much of the pre-made eggnog we now find in the grocery stores contains no booze at all, making it fit for everyone's consumption, but also giving the drinker the liberty to spike it however they choose. We wanted an expert's opinion on the matter, so we reached out to Natalie Migliarini, author, influencer, cocktail expert, and founder of . She told The Takeout that, "adding cognac [to eggnog] provides a subtle flavor with additional notes of fruit, bitter, sweet, and spice.
These tasting notes add a rich flavor that enhances the overall taste of the eggnog, especially the warm spices. Not only that, but it enhances the mouthfeel as cognac is very smooth, which marries well with the texture of the eggnog." A lot of liquors work well with eggnog While cognac is certainly a wonderful choice, it's also a bit luxurious, which is perfect if you really want to relax into the holiday spirit.
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