: a drink consisting of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor
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These days, eggnog has become my favorite Christmas treat.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
For dessert: Rum Baba with eggnog and toffee caramel or strawberries with creamy white chocolate and elderflower.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Menu highlights include holiday eclairs infused with rich vanilla cream and macarons made with peppermint, eggnog and gingerbread.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Digestive issues caused by eggnog deep into his filibuster ultimately forced him to end after over 18 hours, according to the Senate.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
For dessert: Rum Baba with eggnog and toffee caramel or strawberries with creamy white chocolate and elderflower.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Menu highlights include holiday eclairs infused with rich vanilla cream and macarons made with peppermint, eggnog and gingerbread.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Digestive issues caused by eggnog deep into his filibuster ultimately forced him to end after over 18 hours, according to the Senate.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Eggnog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eggnog. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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eggnog
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egg·nog
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: a drink made of eggs beaten with sugar, milk or cream, and often alcoholic liquor
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