Medical researchers have said that wine, or a beer or even a shot of whisky
can bolster your health in a number of ways, but it’s not just alcohol that’ll
give you those benefits.

Eggnog, the rich and creamy dairy beverage that’s often badmouthed as
a fattening and not good-for-you drink, can also bolster your health.
Still not convinced?
Whether you add alcohol or not, it (eggnog) contains milk, which is loaded
with calcium, so every sip helps keep bones strong and lowers anxiety levels.
And the eggs, they contain protein and lutein, an antioxidant proven to prevent
vision problems, including macular degeneration. And don’t forget the small
smidgen of nutmeg,which helps end insomnia.
And lastly, if you add a small amount of alcohol- you’re extending your life by
an extra 1 to 3 yrs.
So, don’t be afraid of a glass (or two) at Christmas or the New Year, just
always refer back to this article if you’re feeling guilty about drinking it.

And for those who are a little more daring and want something more than
the eggnog that comes in the carton, here are 4 adult versions of eggnog.
Important tip: Eggnog tastes better after its been chilled, so refrigerate it
for a minimum of 30 mins.

Recipe No 1-
Eggnog Colada!
Unable to get away to the Bahamas or St. Bart’s? No problem, this drink
will make you think you are there.
Ingredients:
3 oz. of eggnog
1 oz. of pina colada mix,
1 oz. of coconut spiced rum (look for Blue Chair Ray)
or add a little coconut water to the rum
sweetened coconut (shredded)
To make: Rim the cocktail glasses with shredded coconut,
(for extra flavor, toast it first) Combine egg nog, pina colada mix and
coconut rum to the glass, stir well and add a few pieces of ice, if you
want it colder.

Recipe No. 2-
Hazelnut Nog-tini!
Mixing the hazelnut liqueur and the eggnog makes this drink velvety smooth.
Ingredients:
4 oz. of eggnog, 1 oz. of vanilla vodka, 3/4 oz. of hazelnut liqueur, (try Frangelico)
1/8 tsp. pf vanilla extract, crushed nuts or cookies, (optional)
To make: Combine eggnog, hazelnut and vanilla in a cocktail glass, stir well and
add a few pieces of ice, Garnish with a sprinkle of nuts (walnuts and pistachios)
or (crushed cookies).

Recipe No. 3-
Maple-Bourbon Eggnog!
The combination of maple syrup and warm bourbon is perfect for sitting in
front of a fire on Christmas eve.
Ingredients:
4 oz. of eggnog
1 oz. of bourbon
1/2 tsp. of real maple syrup
whipped cream
candy or maple cane, or a cinnamon stick (optional)
To make:
Combine eggnog, maple syrup and bourbon in a cocktail glass; stir well.
And for a more festive look, add a candy, maple cane or cinnamon stick
and place it over the edge of the glass.

Recipe No. 4-
Irish Eggnog!
After eating a hearty meal and the dishes are done, sit back and
enjoy this eggnog treat made with the famous Bailey’s whisky.
Ingredients:
4 oz. of eggnog, 1 oz of Bailey’s Irish cream, 1 oz. of butterscotch
schnapps, 1 cinnamon stick, freshly grated nutmeg.
To make:
Combine eggnog, Bailey’s and schnapps in a cocktail glass; stir well,
add ice (if you want it a bit colder) and garnish it with a cinnamon stick.

That’s it, 4 recipes for adult beverages made with the Christmas favorite:
Eggnog.
More tips- look for flavored eggnog like (pumpkin or sugar cookie)
and low-fat, dairy-free (no milk and no eggs) and soy milk brands of eggnog
at your local grocers.
Also look for our past blog post on the healing benefits of Christmas beverages.
Apple Cider
Mulled Wine
Champagne
Hot Cocoa

Sources:
* British Journal of Nutrition
* Buffalo State University
* Journal of Agriculture and Chemistry
* Jonathan Pogash Creator of The CocktailGuru.com)
* University of Texas, Research Dept.
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And one last reminder:
If you’re stuck and haven’t bought any Christmas gifts yet and need some help,
go to the top of this blog and click the buy button, once there, look for the
E-Doc, The Procrastinator’s Guide To Buying GIfts At The Last-Minute.
Or you can also go to Amazon.com/the kindle store and look for it there.