# When is the last time you drank egg nog? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 14, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730 "2016-12-14T23:17:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Arkcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/81 "2017-12-02T20:03:26Z")
I meant to bump this thread up on Friday after Thanksgiving, to remind people to start their aged eggnog, if its something that they’re interested in having. I’m not planning anything big this year, so I’m not brewing it. However, I have been enjoying black and green cardamom as an added spice, and they could certainly be an good addition with extended soaking. ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/82 "2017-12-02T20:32:41Z")
> [@Arkcon](#): > > I meant to bump this thread up on Friday after Thanksgiving, to remind people to start their aged eggnog, if its something that they’re interested in having. I’m not planning anything big this year, so I’m not brewing it. However, I have been enjoying black and green cardamom as an added spice, and they could certainly be an good addition with extended soaking. Start? We have a 1.5 liter bottle sitting in the fridge from LAST year. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![tim314](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim314/32/3468_2.png) [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/83 "2017-12-02T20:55:45Z")
> [@tim314](#): > > Eggnog? I think we have some in the fridge. Be right back… > > Edited to add: Drinking some now. I was about to post “Hang on, be right back” or something to that effect… and the I saw I made that joke last year. 😃 We always have eggnog this time of year. It’s one of my favorite nogs. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/84 "2017-12-02T21:25:43Z")
Last night, and I picked up some more for sipping by the fire outside tomorrow night while watching the Supermoon. Usually we like to booze it up ourselves and buy Alta Dena nog, but I found a bottle of Evan Williams nog whilst shopping today and had to try it. ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/85 "2017-12-02T22:05:03Z")
For me, eggnog is like pecan pie. I wouldn’t want to have either every week or even every month, but a couple of servings of each over the holiday is quite enjoyable. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/86 "2017-12-02T22:18:21Z")
I tried it as a teen, didn’t like it one bit. Later in life, when I got out of the army, I arrived at my parents home at about 1030 pm, having spent the day finishing the drive from my then GF’s parents house in Michigan. It was Dec 23, and my sister had decided to try Martha’s Eggnog (Martha Stewart). WOW! Martha is a LUSH! The house reeked of distilled spirits and my family was most definitely, merrily, distilled as well.😃 Even with the booze in it, the stuff was yucky. ETA I don’t really know what’s in eggnog or how its made, I just know I don’t like it ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/87 "2017-12-02T22:34:50Z")
I love eggnog, but specifically that Borden stuff that came in a can. I haven’t seen it in stores for a couple-three years now. But I had egg nog ice cream last night! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/88 "2017-12-02T23:11:52Z")
Last week. I love eggnog. ---
**Author:** ![araminty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5e925/32.png) [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/89 "2017-12-03T00:43:00Z")
I’m always surprised that cartons of eggnog are de rigeur in grocery stores this time of year, but I’ve never seen cartons of custard. Eggnog IS basically thin custard. Just heat it a bit more, maybe some starch for stability, and bingo! Why are no American dairy producers jumping on the custard train? It’s standard in Aust/NZ/UK. Canada? ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/90 "2017-12-03T04:09:46Z")
I think the last eggnog I drank was a couple years ago, when I made it from scratch with rum and other good stuff. Might be time for a new recipe. ---
**Author:** ![JPrescott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@JPrescott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JPrescott)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/91 "2017-12-03T04:12:17Z")
Had some a week ago, and having more tomorrow! I’m pretty strict about my diet. Egg nog is my one guilty pleasure allowed during the holiday season. I only have four ounces at a pop(I split a twelve ounce bottle with my wife and son.) ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/92 "2017-12-03T04:41:52Z")
Couple months ago. An egg in a glass jar, with a half cup of cold milk and sugar, shake vigorously. Refreshing. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/93 "2017-12-03T05:14:00Z")
It makes me phlegmy. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/94 "2017-12-03T07:23:14Z")
I said “Within the last month,” though it was actually at the end of October (I stocked up for Canadian Thanksgiving). ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/95 "2017-12-03T07:34:07Z")
In the US of A: “We only get thirty sweet noggy days. Then the government takes it away again.” _—Homer Simpson_ ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/96 "2017-12-03T19:19:54Z")
We had some on Thanksgiving, which at the time of this post was less than 30 days ago. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/97 "2018-08-04T16:26:45Z")
I feel like there are two very different beverages I’ve enjoyed, both called eggnog They are related, but different enough that I’d like to have separate names for them. There the foamy boozey egg-based confection that friends serve around New Years. Emphasis on boozey. So much booze that I’m sure it kills any germs that might have been in the copious raw eggs that go into making this. Then there’s the stuff that I buy in a carton between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s basically sweetened flavored half-and-half. Yes, there’s some egg in there, but it’s not the primary ingredient either by flavor or by texture. I like the stuff Hood sells and always have a small glass with some nutmeg on Christmas morning. ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730/98 "2018-08-04T17:41:40Z")
Once per year, at/around Xmas, I have a glass or two. I like the stuff, but it’s extremely rich, and more than a glass (and a small one, at that) a day will give me terrible heartburn. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730.md?page=4)