Eggnog has a long history - the festive drink dates back to the 14th century in Europe – but it was the American colonists that made it really popular. Since a lot of them had their own chickens and cows for the milk and egg parts – it wasn’t just for aristocrats anymore. Recipes varied – basically they had the eggs and the nog – which is just another word for the cup it’s served in – some cream and sugar - and then pretty much any spirits they could find.
George Washington’s recipe found at Mount Vernon had three different kinds of booze in there – rye whiskey, rum and sherry. An 1879 Virginia housewives’ recipe consisted of 12 eggs, 8 glasses of brandy and four glasses of wine.
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