If you look into how and where and why egg nog was developed you will be very disappointed because everyone claims to have had something similar. It reminds me of how the Sumerians claim to have invented Baklava… but crushed nuts, honey and flat bread aint a good substitute.
So, let’s just say that our American Egg Nog is distinctively different with its range of ingredients, long list of spices and multiple alcoholic beverages!
In the old days, most desserts contained one spice, usually a reflection of frugal times. Apple Pies were seasoned with cinnamon alone (or all spice), gingerbread had ginger and eggnog was a nutmeg flavored beverage; but this has all changed. It’s hard to buy a commercial brand of eggnog today that doesn’t contain at least three spices.
So, is it getting a little chilly yet? It is definitely approaching egg nog weather which usually starts around Thanksgiving!