EggNog

My kids love eggnog. So do I, but only for a few weeks each year. As with Christmas music, I can get burned out on eggnog really quick. Anyway, my son asked me "Who invented eggnog?" so I thought I'd look it up for him (and for me). Here's a short answer, courtesy of the Web Site ClassBrain.com:

Did you know eggnog used to be made with beer? In the 17th century a strong ale called ‘nog’ was very popular in Britain around the holidays. It was made from beer, sugar, egg yolks, lemon rinds and cinnamon. Later in the 19th century North Americans took the French version of the drink called ‘Lait de Poule’, made from milk, sugar, and egg yolks and added spirits. With the addition of brandy, rum or sherry, we have our own modern day eggnog. We now cook the drink to remove the threat of salmonella, but the recipe has been the same for over 150 years.

And here's a more in-depth answer.