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Made with cookie-adjacent spices and lots of booze, eggnog seems like a surefire hit. And yet, the drink arouses complicated feelings. A Vox writer recently called eggnog “the holiday season’s most divisive drink,” and an article in Food & Wine reads, “The world can be divided into two types of people: those who love eggnog and those who think it’s gross.”
No matter which camp you typically align with, we at Wine Enthusiast believe there’s a nog for everyone. It’s an infinitely customizable canvas. You can spike it with white rum or spicy rye. You don’t need to use cream or even eggs.
Some of our favorite ways to toast the season are below. Here’s to happy, harmonious holidays!
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