What is Alcohol Percentage in Eggnog?

Eggnog Alcohol Percentage: 8-14% ABV

Eggnog is a rich and creamy holiday beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and spices, often spiked with rum, brandy, whiskey, or other spirits. Here’s an overview of eggnog and its alcohol content:

Here is a list of popular eggnog variants, along with their alcohol percentages

1. Classic Eggnog
   • Base Ingredients: Milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and egg whites.
   • Alcohol: rum, brandy, or bourbon.
   • Typical ABV: 8–14%, depending on the amount of alcohol added.
2. Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
   • Base Ingredients: Milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and egg whites.
   • Alcohol: None.
   • Typical ABV: 0%.
3. Spiked Eggnog
   • Base Ingredients: Milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and egg whites.
   • Alcohol: a mix of rum, brandy, and bourbon.
   • Typical ABV: 10–15%, depending on the quantity and combination of spirits used.
4. Brandy Eggnog
   • Base Alcohol: Brandy
   • Typical ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 10-20% (depending on the amount of brandy added)
5. Whiskey or Bourbon Eggnog
   • Base Alcohol: Whiskey or bourbon
   • Typical ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 10-20% (depending on the amount of whiskey or bourbon added)
6. Store-Bought Eggnog
   • Brands: Various, including Southern Comfort, Evan Williams, and Pennsylvania Dutch.
   • Alcohol: pre-mixed with rum, brandy, or bourbon.
   • Typical ABV: 10–15%, depending on the brand.
7. Vegan Eggnog
   • Base Ingredients: almond milk, coconut milk, or other non-dairy milk, sugar, and spices.
   • Alcohol: Optional, with rum, brandy, or bourbon.
   • Typical ABV: 0% without alcohol; 8–14% with alcohol.
8. Low-Calorie Eggnog
   • Base Ingredients: skim milk or low-fat milk, sugar substitutes, and egg substitutes.
   • Alcohol: Optional, with rum, brandy, or bourbon.
   • Typical ABV: 8–14%, depending on the amount of alcohol added.