How to Use eggnog in a Sentence

eggnog

noun
  • Here's what to know about eggnog.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Spiked eggnog and pheromones were in the air.
    — Joe Klein, Washington Post, 11 June 2026
  • Treat eggnog like a dessert, not a drink.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Transfer the eggnog to a punch bowl.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Heat eggnog until warmed through and pour into a rocks glass.
    — Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Make your own eggnog using less sugar and more milk than cream.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • That's because eggnog is 65% fat!
    — Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Find Martha’s boozy eggnog recipe here and her hot chocolate here.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This boozy take on the drink came to be known as Virginia-style eggnog.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Pair a glass of eggnog with a meal or snack that contains protein and fiber.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
  • These recipes are fun, so get ready to indulge yourself and reach eggnog bliss.
    — Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Lovers of eggnog will fall for its creaminess, warmth, and spice thanks to fresh nutmeg.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Want to cram in a few runs in between shopping and sipping eggnog?
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Some are holiday themed, like eggnog and witch’s teeth, which are off white with green tips.
    — Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Just pour a little bourbon in your eggnog, sit back and enjoy.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Grab some eggnog and queue up your favorite cheesy Christmas flick.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Grab a glass of eggnog and check out the actor's choices below.
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2020
  • See also house glogg, eggnog and more festive drinks available a la carte.
    — Josie Sexton, The Know, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Watching along feels like getting Gatorade-dumped with spiked eggnog.
    — Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Cher even makes a cameo as the Delta CEO of eggnog.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
  • After around five minutes, the eggnog should start to thicken.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Our slow-cooker twist on classic eggnog can be kept on the warm setting for one hour.
    — Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • This no-bake eggnog pie has a creamy, rich texture with a distinct, sweet eggnog flavor.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The last prime rib has been roasted, the last potato pancake fried up, the last eggnog quaffed.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2020
  • The flavor is sort of a cross between boozy eggnog and horchata.
    — Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • One’s view of Christmas cookies and eggnog may never be the same.
    — John Anderson, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Pick up a bottle around the holidays and get ready to be enthralled by eggnog once again.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
  • Break out the eggnog, because Christmas is here early this year.
    — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 15 June 2018
  • The origins of eggnog date back to medieval times, when it was used as a remedy for colds.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The board canceled the party (but not just because of the eggnog comment).
    — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016

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