If I had to pick one, I’d say dark rum is the MVP. It’s smooth, affordable, and makes you feel like a pirate who also enjoys holiday lights. But for a party, set up a self-serve bar with three options: bourbon, rum, and tequila. Let your guests live dangerously.
Here’s a surprising fact that will win you every holiday argument: A study by a fancy university (probably) found that the ideal temperature for boozy eggnog is just above freezing—cold enough to mute the alcohol’s harshness, but warm enough to let the nutmeg shine. Serve it chilled, not iced, unless you want a watery disaster.
At the end of the day, eggnog is a delivery system for joy and mild inebriation. Mix it with something you love, don’t overthink it, and always apologize to your liver in advance.
Now go forth, pour generously, and remember: The only wrong answer is no liquor at all. Merry mixology!
