Eggnog

A carton and a glass of eggnog from Montreal, called by its French name lait de poule (literally "hen's milk").

Eggnog is a sweet dairy drink made with milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs, and flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg. Alcoholic kinds are also made. Eggnog is a popular drink in the United States and Canada, and is usually drank with winter parties such as Christmas and New Year. Brandy, rum or bourbon may be added. As for its origins, it is agreed upon that eggnog originated in present day United Kingdom in the early medieval period. The drink would then make its way to North America in the 18th century and become a popular beverage during the winter holidays.

Eggnog Media

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  A woman serves commercially prepared eggnog to U.S. military personnel at a Christmas meal.

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  A 1661 posset pot from England

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  Alcoholic drinks were originally served in wooden cups called "noggins".

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  A hot Tom & Jerry cocktail

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  Traditional eggnog typically consists of milk, cream, sugar, raw eggs and flavorings.

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  "Silk Nog," a commercial soy milk eggnog

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  A whiskey-spiked eggnog served as a cocktail in a bar

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  Neilson, a Canadian brand of prepared eggnog, labelled using the French term for the drink "Lait de poule" (literally "Hen's milk").