Americans Drink 1.2 Billion Glasses Of Eggnog (Whew)
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Americans are set to consume 1.2 billion glasses of eggnogs this holiday season. Eggnog is a holiday tradition for many people: those who like rich, creamy drinks laden with spirits. It’s a velvety concoction that marries the richness of cream and milk with the warmth of sugar and the complexity of beaten eggs. To this creamy base, a whisper of nutmeg and a generous measure of vanilla extract are typically added. For those inclined to spirited versions, a pour of bourbon, rum, or brandy turns the drink into a toast-worthy treat. Some people start eggnog consumption with Thanksgiving. Others wait until Christmas or New Year’s Eve. And don’t forget New Year’s Day. Wealth of Geeks surveyed 3,000 merry souls to gauge how many spiked eggnogs they typically drink over the festive season. They determined that the average American will drink 6 eggnogs this month, which equates to an astonishing 1.2 billion due to be consumed. (Editor’s Note: It looks like we’re way behind in our eggnog consumption and need to catch up by the New Year’s Day.) (Editor’s Note #2: Eggnog is a closed compound noun, a word derived from two separate words joined together without a space between them. I.e., not egg nog.) When it comes to drinking alcoholic, the unofficial rule is that it’s acceptable to have your first at 5 p.m.—no earlier. ’It’s five o’clock somewhere.” There’s an exception for brunch, of course: Enjoy your Bellini or Mimosa as early as you like, as long as it accompanies food. Thus, can you have eggnog at breakfast or brunch? Why not? It goes especially well with pancakes and bacon. And if you’re concerned about drinking too much eggnog, Dry January is coming up (consume no alcohol from January 1st through January 31st). > December 24th is National Eggnog Day. |
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