Organic Valley’s original full-fat eggnog was the very best for over a decade. There’s been drama the last few years and I now recommend a mix(!)
The creamy base: 365 organic eggnog from Whole Foods
Cut with lighter, milkier eggnogs: organic valley low fat or Strauss organic eggnog
⚠️ Organic Valley decided not to produce eggnog for the 2021 or 2022 holiday seasons 😔 but they’re hinting that it will be back in 2023 🤞 Update: they’ve released a low-fat version in 2023 & 2024 that is apparently disappointing :/
(it’s not just me that’s obsessed with the original)
If you think you don’t like eggnog, maybe you just haven’t tried this one yet. I did a hardcore taste test over a decade ago and have yet to find a better alternative. It's so good, I never accept defeat if it's unavailable at my usual grocery stores.
This is worthy of a scavenger hunt (though I think you can pretty reliably find it at Whole Foods, so when/if it’s back in 2023 that’s where I’ll check first).
(The only other one I would be willing to serve to guests is the one from TJ's, but it's a distant second. I’m looking forward to trying Alexandre Family Farm’s A2 version this year for Dairy sensitivity?)
To turn it into a cocktail, just add brandy (or rum?) Update: it turns out that you can sort of create eggnog in reverse by adding milk to the delicious TJ's Egg Nog Liqueur from TJ’s.
I’ve come to dust the top with nutmeg (freshly grated on a microplane if possible); just don’t overdo or it will be gritty.