You may have heard that global coffee giant Starbucks decided it would be a good idea to withhold its insanely popular eggnog latte from the coffee-obsessed masses this holiday season. Wait, it's not even Thanksgiving and we're already talking about Christmas beverages? That's because there was a public outcry over social media in the days following Starbucks' misguided decision -- people took to Twitter using the hashtag #WeWantBoth (the "both" here refers to the eggnog and gingerbread seasonal lattes).
A few thousand tweets later, and Starbucks caved. "We made a mistake, we are very sorry," a Starbucks spokeswoman told USA Today. The eggnog latte will make its triumphant return to stores around the country by the week of November 17th, which only leaves one question: What in the heck are people going to do until then?
Most obviously, you could just make eggnog. There are almost too many variations on a beverage to wrap one's head around, all tasting like a beverage brought to you by the Dairy Farmer's Association: Bourbon Eggnog, Kentucky Eggnog Spike, Maryland Eggnog, Gourmet Magazine's Eggnog, THE ULTIMATE EGGNOG, Peurto Rican Coconut Eggnog (above), and, of course, Baltimore Eggnog. Yes, you read that right, Baltimore Eggnog -- that's when you spoil perfectly good eggnog with peach brandy.
But maybe you're a rational person who doesn't drink eggnog in November and just want to taste a hint of eggnog flavor in other things. Sure they're all desserts, but there's a way for you to get your eggnog fill as well:
ICE CREAM
Yes, you can make Eggnog-flavored ice cream and put it on top of whatever your heart desires.
TRIFLE
Why not create layers of eggnog sabayon? This Tiramisu Eggnog Trifle does that and gives you the opportunity to make the totally insane-looking concoction above.
CAKE WITH SAUCE
Eggnog doesn't have to be baked into every last thing you make for you to enjoy the flavors of eggnog. Maybe someone at the table doesn't like the rich mix of cream, booze, and sugar. Just make a Spiced Apple Cake with Eggnog Sauce that you can drizzle over whatever your eggnog-craving heart desires even if other folks steer clear.
Hallmark官网Crème Br?lée
Combine your totally justifiable loves for eggnog and for using a blowtorch in the kitchen to make this Eggnog Crème Br?lée.
FRENCH TOAST
Eggnog. French. Toast. Because you'd be crazy not to want eggnog at breakfast.
TART
For the sophisticated eggnog drinker who wants their experience to look classy, try this Cranberry Eggnog Tart.
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