Egg Nog Review and Taste Test | How to Drink

[@howtodrink]

Happy Holidays everyone! Do you have a favorite brand of nog? or a recipe? Is it my recipe? Let me know! Curiada: bit.ly/ShopSpiritsHTD Twitch: bit.ly/2VsOi3d H2D2: bit.ly/YTH2D2 twitter: bit.ly/H2DTwit instagram: bit.ly/H2dIG Blog: bit.ly/H2DBlog Patreon: bit.ly/H2DPatreon Gear: amzn.to/2LeQCbW Christmas Punch (smoking bishop): kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3utp3yYgNRkeqs Eggnog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/forUiX2NhL-smLs Eggnog National Lampoons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZy0mnZmmtmGack Eggnot Chaser: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJiWZauPfa12rpo

[@LotusHearted]

[manifesting a Bar Eastern cocktail episode]

[@funnyname9229]

Congrats on surviving your mini heart attack

[@Nozferatu46]

I've been a fan of Evan Williams Egg Nog for store bought alcoholic types.

[@kevinsproul25]

We found a non alcoholic (we dont drink but you are entertaining and I like to know things) Fireball 'Holiday Nog' which is amazing. You should check it out :)

[@tjvauthier3858]

In the midwest, we have a brand called Anderson Erickson. Thats the best store bought egg nog I've had, and the only one my family buys

[@erinhowett3630]

"Put your good whiskey in your cheap eggnog and go to Christmastown." Yes I'd like to pre-order Greg's Christmas album please.

[@ArchArturo]

I would buy it, and listen to it.

[@Bigfluffydragongaming]

"Christmas Town" coming soon from HTD

[@geekgaming1588]

That needs to be on a shirt. Greg - make it happen!

[@kriegguardsman9117]

Where can I place my order?

[@a.martin4986]

Christmas Town album cover 12:26

[@TheChadPad]

Apparently, there are a LOT of liquors made by monks. Averna Amaro, Chartreuse, Eau de Vie, Gentian, even Gin has roots in monasteries. I would love to see an episode covering these! Maybe call it the Holy Spirits??

[@captainblacklung4900]

Yes! Make Greg drink Buckfast!

[@TheChadPad]

@@captainblacklung4900 yes!!

[@rurugby]

Cool idea

[@LucaPariah]

Trappist ale is a thing, too (made by Trappist monks).

[@dartfamily3409]

It makes sense. The monks were richer than the king!

[@O4C209]

"Everybody loves Egg Nog. That's probably not true." That's why we love you Greg.

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice]

Homemade eggnog made with fresh cream and eggs is great. Store bought eggnog made with too much sugar, stabilizers and thickeners is disgusting.

[@indiefab]

The Greg Nog is delightfully light and delicious. I would advise DOUBLE straining to remove the small ice chunks that float on top.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

This. Initially, I thought, meh, this won't need double straining ... but there was a flotilla of ice chips that made it through the Hawthorne ... Much nicer strained.

[@mikelafaille]

I've been making Alton Brown's aged egg nog for the last few years, and will continue to do so. But when I can't wait a month for the aging process, Greg's recipe is downright delicious (having just made some, and enjoying it as I type this).

[@mummer7337]

You don't have to wait a month to drink Alton's fwiw

[@mikelafaille]

@@mummer7337 True. You could drink it immediately. But that defeats the purpose of making aged eggnog. ;)

[@Chrysandine]

This is the only recipe you need.

[@PallahDaOracle]

I think Greg's isn't sweet enough. I added about an ounce or so of vanilla simple That hits the spot baby

[@musicalexistence1]

It makes me glad to see another Alton Brown fan!

[@GizmoFan1]

For me, the store bought carton stuff occupies an entirely different space than real eggnog. I love all the homemade recipes I’ve tried, but the carton stuff is nostalgic and reminds me of decorating the Christmas tree as a kid. I don’t bother with boozing up the cartons either, at most I’ll just grate some nutmeg and orange over the top.

[@howtodrink]

I wholly agree

[@mitchell2719]

@@howtodrink would you say you "holly" agree?

[@gagamba9198]

Same here. I liked those made by dairies, but Borden's was vile. I just made my first eggnog a week ago and it was terrific.

[@GamesFromSpace]

Life wouldn't be complete without both versions.

[@ryanahr2267]

Same, man. It was one of the earliest indicators that Christmas was coming since the grocery stores always got it in early. Also, I guess I'm that weirdo that enjoys the Southern Comfort vanilla spice. It was especially good with a shot of Fireball. Maybe my taste buds are too burnt out from decades of processed foods.

[@MagashiSaizen]

I wish I had Greg as a next door neighbor, dude's into geek culture, d&d, makes killer drinks and has a pretty dope personality. Ideal neighbor material.

[@Trevg979]

Hood golden Eggnog has been a guilty pleasure of mine for years. Hood’s a Massachusetts company so I see it in just about every store as a native Mass-hole, but I’m glad to see it makes it all the way out your way. Can’t beat the home made stuff but I feel validated knowing you enjoyed it as much as I do.

[@davidl5452]

We had Hood pumpkin eggnog at our stores for Thanksgiving this year. Thought it was very tasty. Even got a second carton because we went through the first rather quickly.

[@furrymessiah]

I regularly see Hood down here in the south. And I can confirm, the SoCo stuff is crap.

[@kalebwhite5886]

I hated the hood eggnog, i live in new york so i have the good byrne dairy egg nog thats the best

[@BadPenny3]

Hood is making its way down into NJ. I just saw their milk in a NJ ShopRite.

[@Wisefish99]

Was quite surprised that he didn't know Hood - I thought it was more widespread but I guess it's more regional. I'm from Maine and its an absolute staple in the grocery store around the holidays. Hood's primarily a milk and cream company, so it makes sense they'd have a good take on the eggnog.

[@sarahperkins2]

I’m mild-to severely allergic to milk (my throat flames up) and my cousin is severely lactose intolerant. I hated eggnog (tried it as a kid before reactions got bad), but we made a coconut milk version using canned coconut milk and it was delicious! So id have to say that homemade is definitely the way to go

[@anthonyhalloway428]

Hood eggnog is super common in upstate New York and is the gold standard for store bought nog for me. I've had it every year since I was a kid, and it's pretty much the only brand I'll buy for the holidays when I'm not making my own.

[@WILLYINTHEREEDS]

When I worked at starbucks, I had this lady who would come in and order a Trenta Violet Drink, No ice, Sub coconut milk for eggnog, 24 pumps Sugar Free Vanilla, 24 pumps Sugar free Cinnamon Dolce. It's not relevant but everyone needed to suffer as I have suffered.

[@Kogobean]

that woman is to be feared O__O

[@TheMaddestHatter234]

24‽ 24‽ wtf? At that rate she should just buy the syrup and drink it straight

[@kirale1172]

as a current barista of a few years, that's so fckng cursed omg. But, if it brings you any comfort, they got rid of SF cinnamon dolce, they aren't doing eggnog this year, and the berry hibiscus refresher for the violet drink was just discontinued, so her vile drink is no longer a blight on this world

[@TheChadPad]

I imagine her gut is suffering quite worse

[@lilykep]

*48 pumps total?!?!?!?!!?!??! WTF?*

[@UncleGilliam]

I've made Dr. Rebecca Lancefield's eggnog for years. She was a well-regarded microbiologist, and her recipe is safe and delicious. 1 dozen eggs 1 pint bourbon 1 quart rum 1 quart heavy cream 1 quart light cream (I use half and half because markets around here don't bother stocking light cream) Sugar to taste, usually about 1 pound Beat the eggs. While beating, pour in the alcohol. Keep beating as you add the booze - if you stop, the alcohol may coagulate the egg proteins and cause scrambled boozy eggs. (This is probably the step that makes the nog safe - the alcohol concentration is higher in this solution than salmonella and other bugs can stand.) Once the booze is incorporated, stir in the creams. Add the sugar and whisk until dissolved. Put the nog in a jar (makes a bit more than a gallon) and leave it in the fridge at least overnight. It's better after 3-6 weeks. I've aged this recipe five years or more - it never goes bad, it just gets smoother and nicer. Serve with a light grate of nutmeg. Variations: I've started using black strap rum and Demerara sugar to make a richer final product.

[@KelsomaticPDX]

That’s a big batch!

[@pixiemoonglow9642]

Goodness that sounds delicious but wow it makes a LOT. Does it work in smaller quantities??

[@Stags28]

@@pixiemoonglow9642 How well do you math? Divide by 2, 3, 4, 6? Not sarcastic. Offering suggestion.

[@Kimmie9553]

@@Stags28 not all recipes work when divided - baking in particular is very finicky and with French baking it isn’t even worth trying. I assume that’s why they asked if it works in smaller quantities, although I’d be very, very surprised if dividing this had any issues.

[@tuomasrantalainen]

I love any cocktail recipe that deals with pints. "Add a bucket of vodka, shovel in half a rubber boot of rum and you are just about ready for a classy evening"

[@njrom]

Having had the Almond nog this week after running out of our homemade nog, I am happy hear someone else say it sucks. It just tastes like almond milk that was placed near egg nog in the fridge.

[@ffwast]

(which tastes like water that touched an almond once)

[@njrom]

@@ffwast This is also true yes haha

[@namewithay]

The La Croix of egg nogs.

[@alphaamino]

Inversely, pouring some vanilla oat milk into store-bought egg nog is fantastic

[@ffwast]

@@namewithay lacroix legitimately has more flavor than almond "milk"

[@corruptedcyber8661]

I drink the lactaid eggnog as an alternative to southern comfort which I grew up with and in my opinion I can't tell the difference between the two except lactaid is a little thinner and doesn't make me nauseous. recently I've been cutting it with espresso, 2 parts eggnog to 1part espresso cold brew, it tastes like tiramisu, highly recommend

[@averagescruffy258]

The sarcastic typed tasting notes take every episode to the next level. Whoever writes those is amazing

[@littleoldlady873]

Gregnogg 😂

[@chrisbleezy2988]

I think it’s his wife lmao

[@halfsourlizard9319]

I *think* that Greg does ... I've seen him editing vids on Twitch.

[@bobstevenson8982]

I love the little detail that Greg keeps in the 'i'll do this thing, right after this ad', and then never shows the ad. it makes me laugh every time.

[@chadkreutzer1552]

I love Alton Brown's Aged Eggnog, but honestly, I always forget to plan ahead, so I've been making Greg's egg nog for years, ever since he released it. Recently, I discovered Cara Devine's eggnog (with PX sherry) and it has been edging Greg's out.

[@captaincloudsuperhero6869]

Gregg Nog?

[@POTATOEMPN]

@@captaincloudsuperhero6869 HOW DARE YOU SAY IT FIRST 😆

[@johnjorgensen6882]

Old Gregg Nog

[@chadkreutzer1552]

@@johnjorgensen6882 That might be a little fishy

[@PaulJarolimek]

I got ahead of it this year ... 2 months before Christmas ...mmm

[@cade5400]

As someone who’s bough Southern Comfort for the past 7 years, I can absolutely confirm I’ve always just thought “okay that’s the egg nog we’ve got.” It was better than the alternative brand at our neighborhood store 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nstiles42]

Same

[@aeashenemby]

If you can get Darigold Old Fashion Nog that's one that I like a lot.

[@natemitch7941]

We just had a work holiday party and I made a batch of your nog themed from national lampoons. Regular batch went well, and using the same recipe you can get a really good oatmilk eggnog with dairy free heavy cream. One trip to sprouts is all it takes, like you said just gotta make it yourself!

[@mitchinatr7093]

My family loves the PA Dutch eggnog. Pennsylvanians ourselves, it’s what’s available. We get a bottle of it every year. Even though it’s hella creamy, it’s what we like. We never shake ours though, I’ll have to bring that up next Christmas!

[@brandond2768]

I've really enjoyed Alton Brown's aged eggnog recipe. 12 large eggs yolks, pasteurized if you need peace of mind 1 pound sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pint half-and-half 1 pint whole milk 1 pint heavy cream 1 cup Jamaican rum 1 cup cognac 1 cup bourbon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Mix the sugar, salt, and nutmeg into the egg yolks, add the liquids. if you do make this make sure to age at least a month in the fridge. The original recipe calls for a minimum of two weeks, I've found at least as month is much better, and a year is the best. Drink and enjoy responsibly.

[@mythranite]

I too have a batch of that aging in my fridge right now.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

This recipe has contributed a few inches to my waistline.... it's so good.

[@brandond2768]

@@ironridgeoutdoors it really is too good XP

[@Apocagen]

I want to use Alton's recipe but with how Greg whipped the eggs in his Christmas Vacation eggnog episode. Also using a double boiler to pasteurize the egg yolks with the sugar you normally put in to make almost like a custard is a great decision.

[@brandond2768]

@@Apocagen that does sound delicious. My only addition to that would be to stress the aging time. the alcohols involved definitely need that time to mellow with the milk and eggs.

[@aaronatkins5520]

Hood been available up in New England for ever. My favorite store bought eggnog. Glad you like it

[@El_Naphtali]

Grew up drinking Hood nog, look forward to it every year. It's the GOAT for store bought.

[@ReviewyCA]

I've been systematically going through my home liquor cabinet and trying every different booze with eggnog. Winners include a premixed Old Fashioned cocktail, Rumchata, and dark beer. Losers include tequila, white wine, and peri peri vodka.

[@PTron96]

Rumchata sounds great with Eggnog

[@wingracer1614]

OK but now I need a review of a smokey egg nog. Throw some Islay Scotch in there.

[@justin.booth.]

Did you not have a bottle of red wine to really destroy your soul xD

[@kedrickswain6509]

Typically, brown alcohol good.

[@andrewlesniak8018]

Thank you for the science.

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

This was very entertaining, but we have egg allergies in our house, so I just make my own coquito every year, starting from whole spices, adding great rum for the grownups. Don’t miss the nog at all.

[@nathangeorge6575]

I love coquito. It is so freaking good.

[@lissyemmy]

6:56 - Buzzed Greg has entered the chat 12:26 - Tipsy Greg has entered the chat 18:14 - Drunk Greg has entered the chat 20:48 - Sloshed Greg has entered the chat

[@stefanos7724]

But he stopped drinking alcohol after 11 minutes in...

[@SomeCuteDoragons]

​@@stefanos7724boobs

[@greekfire995]

Grogged Greg

[@danielraymond6067]

As a Dairy manager in Vermont it does me good to see Hood eggnog represented! FYI Hood’s the regional milk brand in New England, like Tuscan Dairy by you.

[@wx_dewey]

Yes! From Maine living in Georgia. I was so confused when I saw Hood eggnog on the shelf this year. Confused but very happy!

[@benvoliothefirst]

@@wx_dewey It was a shot from the perspective gun when he said "I've never heard of Hood." Like, I guess in some lesser parts of the country, kids aren't weaned on Hoodsie Cups and Hood Ice cream, but to me that's like saying "I've never heard of oranges."

[@danielraymond6067]

Actually There’s a reason your all seeing more Hood around these days, C&S whole sellers (think Amazon but for food stores) has a contract with hood to supply them with a ton of ultra pasteurized Eggnog (longer shelf life) and c&s is a truly massive outfit stretching the whole east coat servicing huge majority of independent food stores so odds have it our boy Greg frequents a smaller mom and pop store if he’s seeing it in his neck of the woods.

[@nicholasrobie3006]

Hood does both kinds of southern comfort egg nog I have found in Georgia, makes sense that I have also seen hood nog at one supermarket here.

[@edwardburke4027]

From one Vermonter to another, I salute you! And yes, Hood’s “Golden” eggnog is familiar to me as well. As soon as I saw that skinny carton in our fridge with the Hood logo and the old times painting of a house in the country with the snow and trees around it, I knew my Mom had ushered in the Christmas season at our house. Great episode, Greg! Your version of nog with the cherry and orange flavors sounds awesome; I’m definitely making that myself.

[@haldenlith]

After you tried all of the "milk alternative" nogs, now you see the special hell those of us who like eggnog but can't have dairy are in. Elmhurst also makes an "oatnog" that I tried, and it was literally the tasting notes you described for Chobani (but the consistency of the Silk -- water). Was a great mix in for waffles, though. I go for the Lactaid Eggnog, but boy do I miss the really good stuff. 😢

[@nevadanate4957]

I feel like homemade egg nog where you use lactose free whole milk would work out fine, if that's an option. I also have seen lactose free half and half out there.

[@MagicianFairy]

This year I'm with friends who are lactose intolerant. So we are going to try the almond milk alternative. Wish me luck.

[@jessh600]

To be fair, I feel like trying the dairy free alternatives in between regular ones was a mistake. Should've done them first, then you could've ranked them against each other.... not saying they would've tasted better, but we all know they wouldn't taste as good as the full fat versions.

[@jaystrid2796]

Coconut nog is the only fake nog I like as much as the real thing. Its sweet and thick and creamy

[@crunchytoast4993]

I found that adding vanilla falvoring and a sweetner makes them more tollerabld

[@Saviorsrdenver]

I will admit, I use store-bought as a coffee creamer and sweetener in the morning with a cinnamon coffee and a bit of grated nutmeg this time of year - a bit goes a *long* way here, so shaking as a way to improve the texture makes sense.

[@JakobKaine_BrickJAK]

Indeed, Hood's eggnog is great for that. Fireball has their own eggnog now as well. That actually makes for a dandy coffee creamer.

[@jasperwilliams5729]

The southern comfort you are expected to add southern comfort to the nog. I believe the recipe is on the carton, but if not it's on their website. Imo it's the best option on the market. Also definitely add fresh Nutmeg to anything you drink in this category :)

[@Brunnen_Gee]

The Southern Comfort is the only one available in my area. We like it.

[@haulperrel2547]

All the stores I go to have been sold out of the SoCo for weeks :( It's the best store nog for sure

[@NoFace-Killah]

That Hood Golden Egg nog has alway been my go to. Real sweet, not really any off-flavors, and pairs really well with rum or bourbon

[@oscillator72]

I really held my breath when you tasted Hood, as that's the go-to up here in New England (often with a little something for daddy, as you say). So happy you enjoyed it!

[@erinhowett3630]

Flips historically were also heated by plunging a red hot poker into the drink. Townsends channel has a good recipe.

[@howtodrink]

So-, it's linguistically tricky, But that is simply Flip, like to drink or make flip, whereas A Flip is a slightly more modern thing.

[@erinhowett3630]

@@howtodrink Interesting! I learned something new today!

[@gsxrsterl]

Hey Greg! In case no one mentioned it Hood is a dairy brand from New England, almost of their milk comes from cows up here in Maine where I am from and their egg nog is the bomb! Glad you got to try it!

[@SirPonnd]

My personal favorite store-bought egg nog is Hiland brand egg nog. I like thick egg nog, and it's super sweet and flavorful.

[@faded_ink3545]

Every Christmas I make the eggnog cocktail you recommended a few years back (with extra whiskey and dark chocolate shavings). Still undefeated for drunken holiday cheer.

[@riverroth3688]

as someone who is lactose intolerant, that lactaid stuff is actually super good, especially since I enjoy a good eggnog. Definitely better than the other options ive had to use to avoid complete destruction of my bowels.

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

Weak

[@MarkiusFox]

I actually like the SoCo Traditional over the store brands here in South Carolina. Fireball Whiskey also has one that goes HARD with the cinnamon flavor. In all honesty, I think the boozy brand name non-alcoholic nogs are supposed to be thinned out by adding the booze.

[@jeremywomack7090]

Southern Comfort eggnog is the only reason to buy a bottle of Southern Comfort "Whiskey". You can tell they're made to go together, like goslings ginger beer/gosling rum and Jack Daniel's and coca cola.

[@kongbastard]

Hahaha this episode was awesome. I thought by the end you were gonna be hammered just swigging them out of the carton going "nope!" And throwing the them across the bar.

[@jbmcb]

My theory is that the local grocery stores are going to source their store-brand stuff from local creameries, which is probably why they are decent. The local creamery-branded stuff in my area is very good. Usually a bit on the thick side, but it's really meant to be cut with booze which thins it out (I prefer brandy, my wife prefers rum) We made Morgenthaler's egg nog one year and it's absolutely fantastic, but also a different animal than the store-bought stuff.

[@RossLH]

I'm a big fan of Alton Brown's aged nog (and I have some aging in the fridge as we speak), but in a pinch Evan Williams nog is leaps and bounds better than it has any business being. Just pour it over ice and it's delicious.

[@MindyTunnell]

Never tried that one, I usually go with soco. I too have some of Altons aging right now. I'll try EW next time I'm out and see it on the shelf!

[@trevanminnig3499]

I honestly love SoCo eggnog more than I can explain, and seeing Greg dislike it makes me laugh, because I feel I have very similar tastes as him with a lot of drinks, but this is one where we vary WILDLY lol

[@SkyStar997]

GREG, I absolutely love you, lad. I just made your eggnog for the first time and I have to say my life is completely changed, I'll be making this every Christmas from now on. It's definitely one of the best cocktails I've ever had. (might be worth mentioning I swapped the simple syrup for honey and the bourbon for the Monkey Shoulder whiskey, 'cause that's what I had, but it turned out absolutely wonderful) Bless you :D

[@MXGE]

Greg, just wanted to say thank you. Bit the bullet and bought the ingredients and made your egg nog. Zero regrets. Everything about it is fantastic. Thank you again!

[@christopherchild4022]

I grew up on Hood eggnog in New Hampshire back in the 70’s and it started my love affair with the stuff. When I moved to Colorado in ‘06 I was devastated to find that there was nothing that compared.

[@DerekBeins]

Hey Greg, I have a request that I suspect would be really helpful for a lot of people. Could you do a series on "keto" and other diabetic-friendly drink options? Basically using some sugar-alternatives that result in a similarly balanced experience? Eggnog is one thing I miss about the holidays now that I'm on keto. I've lost 70 lbs so far and I'm not above making my own eggnog to keep it sugar-free. -- Egg nog is definitely a trickier one since milk actually has a bunch of sugar in it, so maybe an alternative with almond milk or heavy cream instead might be a good workaround? :)

[@AnAverageJoe624]

Since I moved to CA, I feel like I have been blessed. Clover's Organic/traditional is so good, and this year I found Bud's Eggnog from like a century old icecream company in SF. I am gonna try to make my own this year when I am back home w the family, but the carton stuff works fine too IMO :D

[@Firegen1]

Happy holidays! Nog all heroes wear capes!

[@augierivera3290]

I’m from central Jersey and we got Hood up here. Easily the best store bought eggnog around. Also, as a Puerto Rican, I was really happy to hear you enjoyed coquito! Been a staple in my family since before I could remember haha love the channel!

[@kailrush]

Hood is nice, but I think Turkey Hill makes the best store bought eggnog. Have you ever given it a try?

[@AdamDaniels1984]

Love the recipe, I swapped Amaretto for the maraschino, and heavy cream for the milk

[@BadLuckFox]

I didn't even get to finish watching the episode before my husband had me get up and go and make him Greg's Eggnog. So now I'm watching the rest of episode now that I've done that. By the way Greg really good recipe it tastes great!

[@TeamIFDVideos]

I am so happy to have an Oberweis store in town. Their eggnog (and eggnog ice cream) is divine. Prarie Farms Eggnog is also great. I'm spoiled with Dairy products in the midwest...

[@jasonwhitler4167]

Oberweis eggnog slaps. I gain a significant amount of weight during the holidays because of that stuff.

[@TeamIFDVideos]

@@jasonwhitler4167 so so good

[@bobnewkirk7003]

@@TeamIFDVideos I was sad not to see Deans and Oberweis on the list; 100% the flavor of the holidays for my youth. Sadly you are not going to get that sort of body on homemade eggnog short of making a custard on the stove. I have recently been experimenting with a ton of "Blender" or "Shaker" eggnogs and they just don't hold up.

[@kJ922-h3j]

Greg if you are thinking of doing another Christmas drink this year it would be cool if you did something with Advocaat, in the U.K. we just add sprite to it to make what’s called a snowball but I’m sure you could make a great cocktail with it 👍

[@nicolawakefield4317]

I like to shake it with ice and fresh lime juice and then use a sparkling wine instead of sprite- a snowflake instead of a snowball

[@insertname3977]

This is probably the first time I've ever heard of Advocaat.

[@joshXnovak1]

Greg, I have always steered clear of eggnog until Christmas 2020 when my girlfriend convinced me to make it at home. For all the reasons you listed and more, I DETEST store bought eggnog. Approaching Christmas 2021, I’ve consumed more egg nog in the last two weeks than I have in my entirely life up until now. Homemade nog with a nice high proof rum or bourbon are definitely the way to go. My life is forever changed.

[@jaredcarpentier2848]

I had this same experience about 5 years ago. I hated (store bought) eggnog. And my wife loved it. So I set to prove myself right. I was gonna make eggnog from scratch to decide whether it was an abomination or to one up what my wife loved. Then I was sold. Homemade man, nothing better. And I sold the whole family.

[@morrius0757]

I barely drink alcohol, I drink like 3 times a year but I love your content. I love non-alcoholic eggnog, but the only store bought version that I like is the Southern Comfort brand, I tend to cut it with more milk though, I think the store bought versions are meant to be diluted with alcohol as they're too strong of a flavor and too thick to be drunk by themselves.

[@StephenTYS]

All I ever got was Hood growing up, I was super surprised to hear you hadn't heard of it. I was pleased to see it got the stamp of approval from you, I do enjoy it a good bit. I tend to try to avoid it recently because the calorie count is astronomical.

[@draggonhedd]

HOOD is local to new england thats why, it rarely makes it past connecticut.

[@ARSZLB]

@@draggonhedd *past Long Island

[@princessaria]

I really hated egg nog growing up and wasn’t able to stomach it until I got old enough to add alcohol to it. Now I have it once or twice a year at my parents house. But I’ve really been wanting to try Alton Brown’s aged egg nog recipe. Maybe I’ll start with yours and go from there. 😉 Thanks Greg! Happy holidays to you and your family (and crew!)

[@Bigfluffydragongaming]

I literally drink gallons of eggnog a week during December, and I was just about to go out and buy my first batch! Thanks for the recipe and the ones to steer clear from! Haha

[@nicholasortiz7864]

Holy shit your liver must fear the month of December

[@Bigfluffydragongaming]

@@nicholasortiz7864 non alcoholic! :D

[@ARSZLB]

that’s still fucking disgusting, you must weigh like 400 lbs

[@WaterproofSoap]

I remember the first time I saw eggnog in a grocery store....I was appalled. I used to crave Christmas time, if only for my grandmother's eggnog....liquor free, in fact. The nutmeg was perfect, and she used the whole egg, too.

[@MichaelKumar515]

Just made this in 10min, and OMG am I a changed man! Greg.. You are awesome for this alone..🥲 Thank you from the bottom of my pagan soul!

[@Pouckie90]

I actually found this channel because I was looking for a good eggnog recipe. I don't have to explain that I was hooked once I had finished that video and that I look forward to every new video ever since. It's nice that it comes full circle for me with this one :-)

[@ldlukefire]

Oh boy, while homemade is best, I still have great memories of drinking southern comfort egg nog while watching eSports with my friends at 3 in the morning.

[@Werewolf_Korra]

I love store bought nog. For one, there's nothing raw in it. Everything is pasteurized. Also, it's non-alcoholic. Despite my love of your channel, I hate drinking. I just like the chemistry of it, making something greater than the sum of its parts. Like alchemy.

[@laurenaquilino4643]

Definitely late to the game but my favorite egg nog is actually dairy free. So delicious coconut milk holiday nog. Tastes like your typical nog but isn’t nasty thick. Sooo good.

[@linkplays2952]

am i the only person that loves dummy thick eggnog

[@SergeantSphynx]

You got my preferred store bought, the black carton Southern Comfort. It mixes phenomenally well with Tom and Jerry punchbowl mix in Imbibe. TBF, it really is just the best option I have available for store bought and I only recently got into making my own. Also, it is the closest in flavor to the egg nog my grandfather would make using Tom and Jerry batter.

[@NozomiShinobuCrest]

OK real comment: if you can get your hands on Eastside Distilling Holiday Advocaat, GET IT. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

[@reeferbeard5140]

Born in Poland, moved as a young boy I thought Advocat was sincerely in Poland only. I'm so happy it isn't 😁😁😛

[@anthonycata9419]

So I only drink hood being from New England, Hood is very common and what I was personally raised on , I ironically I tried stop and shop one day and was shocked , tasted similar but good was still superior. My favorite as of right now is also Nellies free range eggnog , found it very delicious as hood and not as thick and suggest a try if you find it

[@Volcodom]

A. I'm shocked you lived through this B. It was me I like the SoCo nogs. Not enough to fight I just like em with my garbage palate. Great video!

[@scupking]

Hood Golden Egg Nog has been what I grew up with. I always remember my grandfather giving me some on Christmas eve and now that I have kids it's what I buy. Have one in my fridge right now. I put a little brandy in mine! Good stuff!

[@ahg1358]

For many years I didn't drink alcoholic beverages , during this time I bought non alcoholic egg nog . This went really good with a baloney and cheese sandwich , after all these years I still love it . God Bless keep on drinkin' and mixing .

[@caboose759]

I'm so happy you made this video! I literally just said not even an hour ago that I'd love to make my own. Thank you Greg!

[@russellpaulson8386]

After hearing you are in the tri-state area, I can’t believe you did not include WaWa egg nog. Would love to hear how you think it stacks up to the others shown here.

[@bpj1999]

I was really hoping for the wawa nog

[@THOMAS01ify]

The southern comfort is amazing with the southern comfort shot in it but pound for pound the Pennsylvania Dutch is my go to .

[@bluestreakzzr7024]

Never made my own egg nog, but planning to this year. So far I've just been adding bourbon to store-bought nog, shaken and served over ice, and it's been working pretty well for me. I discovered shaking helps, mostly because the bourbon and nog didn't mix well in the glass.

[@errorus1the1first]

The fact that no one has commented over the sheer brilliance of the "greg nog" pun yet both surprises and saddens me. Good one!

[@wglowrey1]

I made Alton's nog last year and Greg's (with Alton's alcohol choice instead of just bourbon) this year. Both are delicious but Greg's is so much more easy to drink because it isn't basically melted ice cream.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

Wait, what does Alton use?

[@wglowrey1]

@@halfsourlizard9319 I think it's equal parts brandy, bourbon, and dark rum.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

@@wglowrey1 These are all words that I like very much! I'll have to look into his recipe.

[@melellison6901]

Honestly, Southern Comfort's Eggnog is my family's go-to. And we've tried a good few different store bought eggnogs. We will go through cartons of the stuff. Even outside of the holidays, if I see it, I'll get a carton or two. Might try hood, might also try making my own (I've been wanting to for a while, just never got around to it).

[@derekswitz1181]

Guilty of trying a lot of different nogs and nog-koffs myself. Well done for toughing it out, some of those are sincerely bad (as we just saw). Thank you for an upfront comparison test.

[@stephenandersen4625]

I love the Baltimore/Greg nog. the single serving is perfect .. I have a buddy who has a recipe that involves a half dozen eggs, 8 egg yolks, and a referral to a cardiac surgeon.. but my Nephew makes a Puerto Rican eggnog with coconut milk, rum, and spices... OMG!!!!

[@richarda.d.9745]

Actually, people led you wrong. A Flip is a classic cocktail & has been around since the late 1600's. It is composed of a base spirit, egg, & sugar or simple syrup - usually shaken & served up. But it contains NO cream. A Nog, by definition, is very similar to a flip but contains cream. In other news: if you mix your eggnog separate from your egg whites, beat the egg whites until peaks form then fold them back into your initial mixture, it'll change you forever (obviously this would be done for more than a single drink, as say a punch bowl portion). - LOVE the channel, keep up being awesome!

[@ashleyh7073]

Poor Greg!! Lets pour one out for Gregs stomach, i hope it was okay after this episode haha. I wish you had found Promised Land brand egg nog at the store its the best store bought eggnog ive ever had it tastes really fresh and natural! All their milks are just mind bogglingly good idk how. Someone just recommended it to me this year and i filled up my fridge lol.

[@lucascasaletto4301]

I love hood egg nog. I put some bourbon and a little bit of aged maple syrup in it and it tastes like freakin heaven

[@IamJustaSimpleMan]

One question to my fellow Germans 🇩🇪 - I always had the impression that eggnog was more an American thing and not so widespread here. Then I remembered that we have Eierlikör (egg liquor) - so I wanted to know, is that maybe somewhat comparable? Or am I completely mistaken and eggnog is actually drunk here as well? Thanks in advance ❤ Anyway, thank you for the video 🤗 will try the recipe soon with my wife

[@krokovay.marcell]

As far as I know, Eierlikör doesn’t have Maraschino in it, I only know of recipes that require vodka.

[@IamJustaSimpleMan]

@@krokovay.marcell that makes sense, cause I haven't seen Maraschino here either. 🤗 thanks! But is it taste wise somewhat comparable?

[@emetanti]

Eierlikörs pretty different texturewise i think. Eggnog seems far less thick.

[@IamJustaSimpleMan]

@@emetanti ok I think that answers my question, together with the other comment. So seems like Eierlikör is not really comparable. Guess I'll try the real deal (Eggnog) soon myself 😊 using the recipe here

[@Pxtl]

@@krokovay.marcell I think maraschino in eggnog is mostly Greg's thing coming from his love of antique recipes. I doubt most contemporary Americans are using maraschino, it's not a common bottle in liquor cabinets.

[@morrigankasa570]

I love Eggnog it's my favorite holiday drink. I like Store-Bought as well as Homemade. My Homemade recipe is basic: 1 part Whole Milk to 2 Large Raw Eggs, a Dash of Nutmeg and Cloves and Cinnamon per 2 cups Milk/Egg mixture, 1 oz Vanilla Extract per 2 cups Milk/Egg mixture, and whisk it together until frothy. You then cover and chill that before serving. If you want to booze it up use preferred Rum. My favorite Store-Bought Eggnog is Kemp's Golden Eggnog though I think Kemp's is only available in the Midwest.

[@lactofermentation]

We've got a local dairy that makes lovely non-alcoholic eggnog. They use actual nutmeg that settles to the bottom. Just blossoms when mixed with the booze of choice.

[@CinHotlanta]

Homemade egg nog is one of the best drinks this world has to offer - but I also love some store-bought egg nogs. In my mind outside of their common ingredients they are completely different drinks. It's also been my experience that the grocery store brands are far superior to anything name branded, and they're all probably private label repackaging from the same supplier - my current guess is Mayfield.

[@jakelm4256]

Mayfield Farms nog is so thick, fresh, and glorious. I’m hard thinking about it.

[@littleblackcar]

My experience with oat milk is that what they advertise as "stupid creamy" is actually gelatinous. I am not at all surprised that it also failed as nog.

[@charlesrense5199]

Being as the only thing that makes oatmeal palatable to me is pouring MILK over it, I fail to understand the appeal of oatmilk products.

[@funnyname9229]

RIP to the fellow lactose intolerance peeps out there

[@JavelinActual]

I make eggnog every year with a creme anglaise base using lactose free milk and cream, then whiskey and/or rum and spices...

[@beakmaster69]

I live in an ABC state and it took me forever to find maraschino. But I finally tried this recipe and it’s incredible. It’s foamy and light and delightfully Christmas. Next on my list for the maraschino is the improved whisky cocktail.

[@JuDGe3690]

My favorite homemade eggnog recipe is an adaptation of the Joy of Cooking recipe, 1 Gallon at about 10% ABV, using Canadian whisky, light and heavy cream, and maple syrup as the sweetener (I found a bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup), as well as freshly grated nutmeg.

[@goshisanniichi]

I vaguely remember seeing or reading something a while back that said that the modern, non-alchy eggnogs are based just runny custards and based on something completely different from either a traditional eggnog or a Tom and Jerry. Since they would need to be pasteurized, I imagine making with a process that requires cooking anyway is probably simpler. The alcoholic ones don't really need to be as heavily pasteurized since the alcohol will kill a lot of bacteria. I'm curious about this now so, I'm going to try to find the thing about modern eggnogs I mentioned above. I'll come and edit this comment with what I find, if I do manage to find it... Edit: Yeah, modern eggnog is a descendant of sack posset and it is a type of custard. I don't know much about sack posset or Tom and Jerry, so it's possible T&J also descends from sack posset and eggnog descends from that but I didn't find anything about that. Also, I *really* like all kinds of eggnogs--I don't think I'd enjoy the non-dairy ones you tried but I haven't tried them myself so those might be the ones that break me, lol. It would be fun for you to find as many different recipes as you can for it--alchy and non-alchy--and make and compare all of them.

[@wingracer1614]

Yes they are basically just watered down custards

[@sintanan469]

The thing is you can pasteurize your egg and milk components separate before mixing your ingredients to keep from cooking away the alcohol... Just requires a specialized set up for making carton egg nog that no one does because egg nog is seen as just a seasonal drink, and if you're going that far to make something that isn't boiled custard, then you're making a homemade nog.

[@chrismanuel9768]

Posset is just wine with milk in it. Sack is an old word for sweet wine. Sack posset is milk and sweet wine.

[@HowAboutLauren]

Greg is a national treasure. We must protect this man from everything evil, including sharp pull tabs.

[@Peranolde]

If you're stumbling on this a year later like I am, I'm with Greg here. Most Plant Based nogs just don't hit the mark. The best one I've found to date is "So Delicious" brand coconut milk Holiday Nog. The fat profile of coconut milk just does way better at replicating the mouth feel of an egg nog. Highly suggest you look for it when doing your holiday shopping.

[@richerdson3652]

I think I understand why someone called your eggnog a flip it's because your making a flip and adding toping with milk not shaking the milk with everything else. love your videos man

[@steveharrison76]

Hey - a Nog is either a very potent beer that’s brewed in my neck of the woods (east Anglia, UK) or a small mug (more properly referred to as a Noggin) used for drinking beer from. Weirdly, the first recipes from the UK also referred to it as an Egg Flip, even though it had milk in it, so either the FlipNog purists aren’t as right as they think they are, or the distinction is something that happened when it migrated to the states. I don’t like Eggnog, so I present these things (I hesitate to call them straight-up “facts” as I could well be wrong on all counts) to you, the HTD Booze Community (Boozemunity?), in lieu of my approval.

[@Digitalhdwmn]

Alcoholic ***

[@bradsimpson8724]

Jeffrey Morgenthaler's tequila-sherry egg nog is pretty damn awesome, and I highly recommend it. Greg should make a bowl for the crew.

[@makingnoises2327]

ive tasted every vegan nog i can get my hands on, and in my experience Chobani is the best. do you think a veganized version of your homemade eggnog with aquafaba and full fat oat milk (or another plant milk) would be an improvement?

[@bobnewkirk7003]

There is precedence within Coquito to sub some of the milk for Coconut milk, so I don't see why you couldn't do a coconut based nog with aquafaba as the thickener, might have to thin it down with some other plant milk, but I would target ~20% fat for a creamy "custard" type nog (based on my experiments with milk and cream at various proportions).

[@Default78334]

Make your own nut milk if possible. The store-bought stuff tends to use extra thickeners that give it a weird gelatinous texture.

[@smugboi_]

I really like Southern Comfort and nothing will change that

[@sairaleblanc5329]

Basic blender eggnog 4 cups whole milk 8 whole fresh eggs 1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/16 tsp ground cloves Blend and serve. Makes 6 depending on serving size. Kids love it as a quick breakfast. Basically a protein drink with less sugar than cereal. For occasions sub in some cream and possibly increase sugar.