Eggnog is traditionally consumed throughout Canada and the United States at Christmas every year, often from American Thanksgiving through the end of the Christmas season. During this period commercially prepared eggnog is sold in grocery stores in these countries. Eggnog is also often homemade.

Classic eggnog is a notoriously rich, creamy beverage served during the winter holiday season. Made with a combination of cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and spices, it's a comforting and festive drink that's thick, smooth, and can be boozed up as desired.

What Is Eggnog? Eggnog is a thick, creamy, and dairy- and egg-based drink. It's traditionally made in large batches and served at holiday gatherings. It's often spiked with bourbon or rum, but it is also frequently served without alcohol.

This eggnog recipe is thick, sweet, creamy and smooth, with the perfect flavor. It doesn't contain alcohol (if you'd like to add some, read on for my suggestions), but we are non-alcohol drinkers at my house, and I wanted an eggnog recipe my kids can enjoy too.

This rich, creamy homemade eggnog is the perfect holiday drink. Easy to make and delicious with or without alcohol.

For a drink with holiday spirit, make a batch of Alton Brown's Eggnog from Good Eats on Food Network.

I love eggnog but worry about raw eggs, too. So: Whisk together a quart of softened Haagen Daz vanilla ice cream, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, and a half cup of heavy cream or whipped cream. Add...