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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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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.