The Black History of Eggnog
The spiced drink parallels America’s fraught history with African Americans
By Kayla Stewart
Creamy, aromatic eggnog is a staple in American homes during the winter — we consume an estimated 135 million pounds per year, to be exact. Whether served in mugs at holiday parties or paired with whiskey, rum, or brandy, the beverage inevitably makes an appearance on drink menus around Christmastime.
But how the drink’s popularity spiked, and who increased its visibility on a national stage is, like many things, intertwined with America’s fraught history with African Americans.
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