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The Instacart guide to eggnogÂ
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About eggnog
Hearing the word eggnog can conjure up cozy holiday memories for many people. This traditional seasonal drink traces its roots to medieval times, and it has developed since then to become a favorite drink at holiday gatherings.
Many homemade eggnog recipes involve blending eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and alcohol to create a sweet, boozy liquid similar to a stew. Alcohol such as cognac, rum, and whiskey often appears in traditional eggnogs made at home.
Although eggnog's exact origin isn't known, many culinary historians think eggnog started as a drink known as posset. People in medieval England drank the hot, milky drink in a few different ways. Monks drank posset with eggs and figs, while Elizabethans enjoyed a version with spices, eggs, milk, and fortified wine.
Today, you'll find a variety of eggnog products available to buy so that you can easily find an eggnog that suits your taste and dietary needs. You can purchase traditional, creamy eggnog to serve at a holiday party or enjoy while relaxing at home on your own. You will also find low-fat eggnog varieties and eggnog products made with almond milk, soy milk, or lactose-free milk.
Are you in the mood for vanilla spice or pumpkin spice varieties of eggnog? You'll find plenty of eggnog products with the right spices for your taste. You can also find eggnog-flavored tea to enjoy when you don't have the classic product on hand.
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How long does eggnog last?
Before opening your eggnog, check the expiration date on the container. Commercially prepared eggnog should keep well in a refrigerator for around 3-7 days after opening it. Your eggnog container typically includes information about how long you can store the particular product in the refrigerator.
Note that any eggnog you make yourself will have a shorter shelf life than the eggnog you buy. Homemade eggnog keeps well for only a day. This difference between the homemade and commercial products is that commercially prepared eggnog is pasteurized, which allows store-bought eggnog to keep for a longer period of time in the refrigerator.
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FAQs about eggnog
You can freeze eggnog. However, you should avoid freezing eggnog for longer than 6 months to enjoy the best possible quality. You also want to avoid refreezing eggnog you have already frozen and thawed. The product will likely go bad if you defrost the drink for a second time.
You will want to keep some best practices in mind if you decide to freeze the eggnog product you want to save. Make sure you freeze your eggnog before the expiration date listed on the carton. You'll also typically want to freeze your eggnog before you open the carton.
Place the eggnog carton upright in your freezer. Then, place the carton in heavy plastic freezer storage bags after the liquid has frozen. You're now ready to enjoy your favorite seasonal drink whenever the craving hits, even if you're drinking it a few months after the holiday.
When you are ready to defrost the frozen eggnog, you should move the container from the freezer to the refrigerator and let your eggnog thaw overnight. Avoid thawing eggnog by letting it sit at room temperature. Leaving frozen eggnog at room temperature will cause the ingredients to break down, leading to a lumpy, all-around unpleasant consistency. Leaving thawed eggnog sitting out for too long can also cause the eggnog to go bad due to the drink's egg product.
Keep in mind that separation may occur after you thaw eggnog. You can fix separation issues by shaking the eggnog well or using a blender to blend the ingredients better.
You can serve eggnog cold or hot. If you want to warm defrosted eggnog, you can either heat it for a few minutes in the microwave or reheat it in a pot on a stovetop over medium heat.
While standard homemade eggnog recipes typically call for alcohol, many eggnog products sold in grocery stores do not contain alcohol in them. You have the freedom to add alcohol to taste or enjoy an alcohol-free version of this favorite drink when you purchase many commercially produced eggnog products.
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