As it's sold, eggnog is usually not an alcoholic drink. But it's frequently used as the base of Christmas holiday cocktails. And the original eggnog recipes, which date back to the 1700s, included ...

Eggnog started a riot at the U.S. Military Academy. It also was a money maker for some taverns. Here's what to know about the popular holiday drink.

Of course, you'll want the type of alcohol you use to compliment the creamy texture and sweet flavors of this winter drink.The common ingredients in eggnog include milk, cream, sugar, eggs, warm ...

Alcohol is not a reliable way to kill salmonella bacteria in raw eggs used in homemade eggnog recipes. The only reliable way to make eggnog safe is to use pasteurized eggs, or cook your eggnog.

Contrary to what you may have heard, alcohol does not reliably kill bacteria in raw eggs. However, there are ways to guarantee your homemade eggnog is safe to drink. The alcohol doesn’t matter.

For the perfect ratio of eggnog to liquor simply follow this rule of thumb: one part alcohol and five parts eggnog. You can also think of it this way—if you have a one-quart container of eggnog ...