How to Use eggnog in a Sentence

eggnog

noun
  • So, grab a glass of eggnog and pull up a chair by the fire.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2020
  • Tonight: Meet up with friends for some eggnog and good times.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • This boozy take on the drink came to be known as Virginia-style eggnog.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Cream Liqueur Spike your eggnog with Baileys or Kahlua, put it in the fridge.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Look out for tell-tale signs that your eggnog's done cooking.
    Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, 18 Dec. 2018
  • The board canceled the party (but not just because of the eggnog comment).
    Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016
  • The last prime rib has been roasted, the last potato pancake fried up, the last eggnog quaffed.
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2020
  • Grab a glass of eggnog and check out the actor's choices below.
    Clark Collis, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Caramel 'Nog Caramel lovers, get ready to indulge in this twist on a classic eggnog.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022
  • The desserts will include pecan pie a la mode or pumpkin pie with eggnog whipped cream.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Per the Senate’s own accounting: The eggnog did not taste right.
    Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2020
  • One’s view of Christmas cookies and eggnog may never be the same.
    John Anderson, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2021
  • These recipes are fun, so get ready to indulge yourself and reach eggnog bliss.
    Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Egg yolks left over from making the meringues for the Eton mess mean custard or eggnog or, in this case, ice cream.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2018
  • Heat eggnog until warmed through and pour into a rocks glass.
    Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 18 Dec. 2020
  • No need for eggnog; Sarah Drew is back to spice up the holiday season.
    EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Maybe just sneak an extra shot of rum into your eggnog?
    Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • Grab some eggnog and queue up your favorite cheesy Christmas flick.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Nor does the flan, which tastes a little too much like rompope, or Mexican eggnog.
    Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register, 31 Mar. 2017
  • The flavor is sort of a cross between boozy eggnog and horchata.
    Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Just pour a little bourbon in your eggnog, sit back and enjoy.
    Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • There’s Cognac in the eggnog cookie, and Cognac pairs well with that cookie, too.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
  • See also house glogg, eggnog and more festive drinks available a la carte.
    Josie Sexton, The Know, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Grab your coffee or cocoa (or spiced eggnog) and settle in!
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody!
    Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The result is a creamy, cold drink known as coquito, or Puerto Rican eggnog.
    Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Whether store-bought or homemade, eggnog remains synonymous with holiday cheer.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

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