12 Best Eggnog Flavors: Exploring the Holiday Classic (2023)
Delve into the world of eggnog flavors. From traditional to innovative twists, find out how to enjoy this creamy, festive favorite in new ways.
Lydia Martin
Best Whiskey for Eggnog: Rye Beats Bourbon, and Here’s Why
Bourbon is the default, but rye is the better choice — eggnog is sweet, and rye is the only whiskey that pushes back. The full comparison across every whiskey style.
Mulled Wine: What the Label Has to Mean
No official mulled-wine grape ranking. Typical table ~12% FLAG. Residual heat ethanol unused.
Eggnog Rum: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best rum for eggnog. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. Color words are not classes. Typical US 40% FLAG. No ranking.
Riesling Sweetness Levels
Riesling sweetness is residual sugar if labeled. German Prädikat is must weight, not a sugar scale. Typical table ~12%.
Sweet Riesling: What the Label Has to Mean
Sweet Riesling is residual sugar plus Prädikat/harvest talk, not a 14-best list. Typical table ~12%.
Prosecco for Mimosa: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best Prosecco for mimosa. Prosecco is a GI. Typical sparkling ~11–12% FLAG. Mimosa is a serve.
Red Wine Alternatives: What the Label Has to Mean
No official cooking-red substitute. Typical table ~12% FLAG. Residual cook unused. Salted cooking wine is a different bottle.
What Is Mango Puree for Cocktails?
Mixer English, unused as IBA. Official leftover Hennessy Mango Basil 40/30/15/15 + soda unused as a puree lock. Unused 5-way ranking. Unused pineapple-lowers-alcohol.
Chocolate Wine: What the Label Has to Mean
Chocolate is flavor talk, not a TTB type. May be flavored grape wine or a dessert-wine band. Official residual unused — FLAG. No ranking.