What are some popular holiday drinks that are similar to eggnog?
Drinks similar to eggnog include rompope from Mexico, coquito from Puerto Rico, advocaat from the Netherlands, Auld Man's Milk from Scotland, Cola de Mono from Chile and German Eierlikor. Most are creamy, sweet, spiced and often spiked. Coquito is the least like eggnog because it gets its body from coconut, not eggs.
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What drinks are similar to eggnog?
Many countries have a creamy, sweet, spiced holiday drink. These are the best-known ones and how they differ from eggnog.
| Drink | From | Main ingredients | Difference from eggnog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rompope | Mexico | Egg yolks, ground almonds, spirit | Yolks only, bright yellow, almond flavor |
| Coquito | Puerto Rico | Cream of coconut, condensed and evaporated milk, spices, rum | Coconut gives the body, not eggs |
| Advocaat | Netherlands | Eggs, sugar, vanilla, brandy | No milk; thick and custard-like, eaten with a spoon |
| Auld Man’s Milk | Scotland | Eggs, milk, rum, nutmeg, icing sugar | A New Year toast at Hogmanay |
| Cola de Mono | Chile | Milk, sugar, coffee, clove, cinnamon, spirit | Coffee is a key ingredient |
| Eierlikor | Germany | Egg yolks, cream, rum, vanilla | Similar to advocaat, usually without eggnog spices |
| Jamaican eggnog | Jamaica | Eggs, milk, dark rum, ice cream, nutmeg, lime | Adds ice cream and lime |
Is posset related to eggnog?
Distantly. Possets were old English drinks or desserts of curdled milk, sweetened and mixed with alcohol such as sack. By the mid 1700s some were thickened with bread, biscuits, egg yolks or almonds. Today the word mostly means a lemon cream dessert.
Which one is best if you do not like eggs?
Coquito, since it is made with coconut instead of eggs. Check each recipe, because versions vary.
Are these drinks safe to make at home?
Any recipe with raw egg can carry Salmonella, and alcohol does not make it safe. Food Safety News reports FDA and USDA advice to cook the egg and milk mixture to 160 degrees F, chill it, then finish the drink. Store-bought eggnog is made with pasteurized eggs. Be extra careful with young children, pregnant people, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Are they alcoholic?
Many are, but strength varies by recipe and brand. Check the label and drink responsibly. This is a neutral list, not a ranking.
People also ask
What is the Mexican version of eggnog?
Rompope, made from egg yolks and ground almonds with a spirit. It uses no whites, which gives it a bright yellow color.
Is coquito the same as eggnog?
No. Coquito is a Puerto Rican drink built on cream of coconut and rum, and it gets its texture from coconut instead of eggs.
Is advocaat like eggnog?
It is a close relative made from eggs, sugar, vanilla and brandy. It has no milk and is thick enough to eat with a spoon.
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