# Egg nog is like catnip to me. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 10, 2003, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096 "2003-12-10T05:43:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/1 "2003-12-10T05:43:27Z")
I can never decide what to do. Do I swallow and go for more? Or do I hold it in my mouth, letting it cover my taste buds for as long as possible? I have been known to drink half of a punch bowl of it all by my one-zeeze. I will stick my tounge as far down the inside of my glass to get as much of it as posssible in my mouth. Man, I like that stuff! ---
**Author:** ![I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/2 "2003-12-10T06:06:36Z")
You too, eh? I got five quarts about four days ago. Those are gone, and a gallon-and-a-half purchased the other day is already halfway done for. I feel compelled to drink a couple pints each day. Good thing that the holidays don’t come but once a year… ---
**Author:** ![GaterMouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f1d935/32.png) [@GaterMouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaterMouth)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/3 "2003-12-10T06:12:51Z")
Yummmm Try putting a little Brandy in with it. Even better tasting. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/4 "2003-12-10T06:17:24Z")
I’ve tried it with rum and with Brandy. I must say, t was better with Brandy. That chick is one buxom momma! ---
**Author:** ![I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/5 "2003-12-10T06:18:46Z")
Ah, we’ve got brandy. That’s on the agenda for this evening… ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/6 "2003-12-10T06:21:00Z")
I like Braum’s Eggnog. It’s very rich and just sweet enough. I mixed some with VSOP just now. God does exist. ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/7 "2003-12-10T07:22:53Z")
When I read the title I thought you meant it made you roll around on the ground purring. ---
**Author:** ![SnoopyFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@SnoopyFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnoopyFan)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/8 "2003-12-10T07:25:06Z")
I drank waaaay too much egg nog this past weekend. Bought 3 quarts, probably drank the equivalent of 2 of them by myself. Okay, 2 and a half. I’m thinking it’s probably the Official Drink of Heaven. ---
**Author:** ![umop\_ap\_sdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/dbc845/32.png) [@umop\_ap\_sdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/umop_ap_sdn)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/9 "2003-12-10T07:29:54Z")
:hastily scrawls “eggnog” on the grocery list: It’s hard to not drink an entire carton at once. That stuff doesn’t last long around here. ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/10 "2003-12-10T07:43:58Z")
What is in it? We don’t have it here, I always thought its appeal was alcohol. Without alcohol is it …egg milkshake? ---
**Author:** ![Hanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hanna)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/11 "2003-12-10T07:48:53Z")
My SO is hooked on the stuff, too. I don’t get it, I have never developed a taste for it (probably a good thing, isn’t it loaded with sugar?) I’ve tried it in the past, but could never manage more than a sip. ---
**Author:** ![Skeezix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@Skeezix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skeezix)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/12 "2003-12-10T08:35:12Z")
Y’know, if anyone ever asked me to try “bubblegum flavored buttermilk” sight unseen, I’d probably tell 'em to get bent, or question their sanity. But **damn** is that some good stuff. It’s crossed my mind to try it as a creamer with coffee, but somehow that just feels like it’d be a waste of eggnog. ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/13 "2003-12-10T08:35:23Z")
God, I **HATE** egg nog. The overpowering taste, the sickening thickness and nasty film it leaves in your mouth… ugh. It’s the soured milk from Satan’s own teat. ---
**Author:** ![SnoopyFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@SnoopyFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnoopyFan)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/14 "2003-12-10T08:36:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by calm kiwi \* > \*\*What is in it? We don’t have it here, I always thought its appeal was alcohol. > > Without alcohol is it …egg milkshake? \*\* Basic ingredients: eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, sugar. It’s a very thick drink, a serving is supposed to be about 4 ounces (maybe 8 ounces) and if you drink too much it will tear your tummy up. It is impossible to drink only 4 ounces, it’s just too good. It’s still egg nog without alcohol. (I personally can’t fathom ruining it with a shot of nasty tasting booze, but apparently lots of people enjoy it.) ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/15 "2003-12-10T08:47:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SnoopyFan \* > \*\*Basic ingredients: eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, sugar. It’s a very thick drink, a serving is supposed to be about 4 ounces (maybe 8 ounces) and if you drink too much it will tear your tummy up. It is impossible to drink only 4 ounces, it’s just too good. > > It’s still egg nog without alcohol. (I personally can’t fathom ruining it with a shot of nasty tasting booze, but apparently lots of people enjoy it.) \*\* Yep, it’s egg milk shake. I shall yuletide without it. Of course here christmas means fresh strawberries and cherries…and beaches (yes ok if it stops raining, grumble grumble) ---
**Author:** ![I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/16 "2003-12-10T08:55:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SnoopyFan \* > \*\*Basic ingredients: eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, sugar. It’s a very thick drink, a serving is supposed to be about 4 ounces (maybe 8 ounces) and if you drink too much it will tear your tummy up. > \*\* By ‘tear your tummy up’ do you mean merely a, er, rapid processing of said egg nog, or does this shit cause ulcers? Because, you know, I drink a _lot_ of egg nog… ---
**Author:** ![SnoopyFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@SnoopyFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnoopyFan)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/17 "2003-12-10T16:12:24Z")
The former. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/18 "2003-12-10T16:29:20Z")
> [@](#): > > I’m thinking it’s probably the Official Drink of Heaven. Really? Ya think so? Will it have whipped cream on top? And a cherry? I’m gonna be _such_ a good boy from now on! > [@](#): > > It’s the soured milk from Satan’s own teat. Huh? Now I’m confused. I don’t even want to know from where the whipped cream is dispensed. Do I need to be a saint or a sinner to guarantee an eternity of eggnog? ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/19 "2003-12-10T16:31:05Z")
**calm kiwi** , it took me a minute to realize that Australians habitually forget to freeze their milkshakes like all decent folk do. No wonder eggnog sounds like milkshake to you: you drink melted milkshakes! Actually, that sounds pretty good right about now. Daniel ---
**Author:** ![TaxGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@TaxGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TaxGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096/20 "2003-12-10T17:00:36Z")
How my uncle does egg nog: buy it in a paper carton and put the carton in the freezer. Once the egg nog is kind of frozen to a slushy consistency, fully open up the top of the paper carton (i.e., open it up the way your mom woulda killed you for doing to the milk) and spoon out/pour the egg nog into a cup. Top with some Jack Daniels et voila! Actually, he might add the Jack Daniels before freezing the egg nog, which would seem to help it get all slushy and semi-solid instead of rock solid. I think he may also add some liquid egg nog to the cup if the frozen nog gets too solid. Anyway, the frozen slushiness adds a new dimension to it and totally kicks ass. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-is-like-catnip-to-me/218096.md?page=2)