Christmas brings the tradition of eggnog, a festive beverage with eggs, sugar, milk, cream, and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with alcohol like brandy, whiskey, or rum. The concoction is topped with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, or star anise. While the origin of the term "nog" in eggnog is uncertain, theories range from a type of beer to a small carved mug. Making eggnog at home is easy, requiring simple ingredients. The video explores various theories on the term's origin, including connections to grog, a Scottish drink, or even a Star Trek character.
Vocabulary:
•Eggnog: A sweet, creamy beverage made with eggs, sugar, milk, cream, and often spiked with alcohol.
•Spiked: To add alcohol to a drink.
•Custardy: Having a texture and flavor resembling custard, a sweet dessert.
•Nutmeg: A spice often used in cooking, with a distinctive warm, nutty flavor.
•Colonial era: Referring to the time when colonies were established, typically in the 15th to 19th centuries.
•Etymology: The study of word origins and histories.
•Archaisms: Words or phrases that are no longer commonly used.
Source: Weird History Food