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The drink known now as eggnog is part of a long tradition of milk and alcohol punches that began in renaissance Europe. Before the advent of refrigeration, milk and eggs had to be eaten immediately or cooked before they spoiled. Mixing milk and eggs with brandy, Madeira wine, or sherry was a way to extend the life of these perishables. Such drinks were very popular among the upper classes. One precursor to eggnog is a hot British drink called posset, made of eggs, milk, and ale or wine.
