It may come as a surprise to some that eggnog is actually British in origin and not American. Eggnog bears a striking resemblance to Shakespeare’s character of Falstaff’s favourite tipple of beaten egg yolks, milk, sugar and fortified wine known as a sack posset.
Recipes for eggnog vary wildly, but most will agree that brown strong liqueur, anything from sherry, madeira, whiskey, rum or brandy is the lynchpin for this most Christmassy of drinks. Rich and satisfying, beating the eggs separately gives an especially elegant and creamy finish. A blizzard of grated nutmeg on top is essential.