So does eggnog “supposed” to have alcohol? No. But “supposed” is a terrible way to live. The real tradition is conscious drinking—which I define as: pouring until you can no longer taste the nutmeg. If you skip the booze, you’re honoring the Victorian nursery version (boring, but safe). If you spike it, you’re celebrating chaos—a tradition older than America itself.
Does Evan Williams Eggnog Contain Alcohol? A Festive Drink Guide
Here’s a pro tip: Never mix eggnog with beer. I tried it once. It was like drinking a liquid fruitcake that had been left in a wet sock. Stick to bourbon, rum, or brandy—or, if you’re feeling wild, a splash of bourbon AND rum. That’s what they call a “Christmas Grenade.”
Final Word (From a Man Who’s Made Many Mistakes)
At the end of the day, eggnog is a social chameleon. It can be a non-alcoholic dessert or a weaponized holiday punch. The only rule? Don’t microwave it—I did that once, and it turned into sweet scrambled eggs with regret. And if someone asks if it’s “supposed” to have alcohol, just wink and say, “It is now.” They’ll thank you later. Probably.
Or they’ll drive you home. Either way, you win.
