Debate: Eggnog is the worst holiday drink
There are better options than drinking wanna-be chicken embryos
The holiday is upon us, and that means the season of eggnog has returned as well.
It’s unavoidable. Every shop, café, and restaurant advertise this holiday spiced beverage beloved by some and hated by many. It’s definitely an acquired taste, and for people like me it’s an atrocity to the holiday spirit.
Traditionally, eggnog is a popular drink of choice around Christmas time. It is preferred by a lot of people during the cold evenings where you can snuggle up to watch a movie or have at a party with friends and family. What I don’t understand is how so many people voluntarily choose to engage in digesting this spiced nightmare.
For me, there doesn’t seem to be any proper explanation as to why someone would choose to drink eggnog when chai lattes, flat whites, apple cider, and hot chocolate exist. Not only does the thickness of eggnog make it a struggle to swallow down, but the overly sweet flavor and the fact that it’s often made with raw eggs is a major turn-off.
There’s nothing more unappealing than watching someone pour the sludgy liquid from a pitcher into a glass. The frothy, extra thick, and creamy-like texture sticks to your tongue and the back of your throat, making it difficult to drink the egg-based beverage without feeling like you are drinking lukewarm ice cream that has been sitting on the counter for days.
And usually I like sweet things. I love the flavors of cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg. While these spices are ideal and perfect in drinks like a nice cider, hot chocolate, or chai tea, eggnog is just sweet eggs. Yes, other holiday drinks have a lot of sugar, but there is something quite nauseating about eggnog. Even those who love the drink can barely down one glass. Where is the fun in that?
In some rare cases, eggnog is not made from raw eggs, but in most cases, it is. It makes me sick just thinking about it. I don’t want to be digesting warm raw eggs. I don’t even eat eggs for breakfast, it is immensely unappealing to eat wanna-be chicken embryos.
From the texture to the sweetness, all the way to the ingredients, eggnog is a definite pass on my holiday drink traditions. I’d much rather snuggle up with a rich hot chocolate over something made from raw poultry products. The only reason people enjoy it is because of the nostalgia and tradition linked to it, not because it actually tastes good — because it doesn’t.
