Eggnog Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Which spice is most traditionally grated on top of a glass of eggnog?

A. Nutmeg

B. Cinnamon

C. Star anise

2 Eggnog is widely believed to have evolved from which old English drink?

A. Mead

B. Posset

C. Shandy

3 In Puerto Rican coquito, a coconut-based cousin of eggnog, which spirit is most traditional?

A. Brandy

B. Rum

C. Gin

4 To reduce the risk from raw eggs in homemade eggnog, cooking the mixture to about what minimum temperature is recommended?

A. 160°F (71°C)

B. 145°F (63°C)

C. 190°F (88°C)

5 Which ingredient combination best describes the classic base of traditional eggnog?

A. Milk/cream, eggs, and sugar

B. Sparkling water, lemon, bitters

C. Tea, honey, lemon

6 Which country is closely associated with the thick egg liqueur called advocaat, sometimes compared to eggnog?

A. The Netherlands

B. Japan

C. Canada

7 What is a Tom and Jerry in the context of holiday drinks?

A. A brand of store-bought eggnog

B. A warm, frothy, eggnog-like cocktail served with a batter and spirits

C. A nonalcoholic ginger ale float

8 Which of the following is NOT typically used as the alcoholic base in classic eggnog recipes?

A. Rum

B. Tequila

C. Brandy

9 Which safety step can make uncooked-style eggnog safer to prepare?

A. Using pasteurized eggs or egg products

B. Chilling the bowl in the freezer

C. Adding extra sugar

10 Which term in the word 'eggnog' is often linked to a type of strong ale historically called 'nog'?

A. The 'nog' part

B. The 'egg' part

C. Neither; it refers to a city named Nog

11 Which Mexican drink is most similar to eggnog and traditionally flavored with cinnamon and vanilla?

A. Atole

B. Rompope

C. Horchata

12 When does store-bought, refrigerated eggnog generally need to be used after opening?

A. Within 24 hours

B. Within 30 days

C. Within about 5-7 days

13 Which description best matches classic eggnog's texture and mouthfeel?

A. Dry and tannic

B. Rich, creamy, and custard-like

C. Thin and sparkling

14 Which of these plant-based milks is commonly used to make a vegan 'eggnog' alternative?

A. Evaporated milk

B. Buttermilk

C. Almond milk

15 Early American colonists often fortified eggnog with which readily available New World spirit?

A. Rum

B. Aquavit

C. Sake