The holiday season just isn’t complete without the sounds of jingle bells, the mischief of mistletoe, and of course, a big bowl of creamy and spirited eggnog. This rich and silky punch has been enjoyed for ages: first as a European drink made of milk and wine and later a variation took root in the New World as rum and fresh dairy were abundant.

Eggnog is a key component to the drink menu when entertaining a holiday crowd. And there’s really no excuse not to whip up a batch of eggnog yourself this Christmas season. Sure, you could get a quart of so called eggnog at the supermarket, but the real deal is surprisingly easy to make, and is certain to impress your friends and family. Serving eggnog will actually ease your holiday party planning -- like punch just make a big batch and you are set to please everyone at your party. It will save you from making individual drinks for your guests and you will have more time to attend to other hosting duties.

There are so many delectable variations of eggnog. We’ve included a large number of variations on this site for you to sample. The standard eggnog recipe consists of cream, milk, eggs and sugar. But if you want to dress things up, the possibilities are endless. You really can’t go wrong with adding some luscious melted chocolate, topping drinks off with chocolate shavings, mint or coffee. There is also the Mexican cousin to eggnog, Rompope, or the festive Puerto Rican version, Coquito, made with cream of coconut. What ever you choose, it is sure to be a hit! Happy Holidays.