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Happy National Eggnog Month!

Though the thought of a cracked-egg cocktail may turn some stomachs, eggnog is a beloved tradition, embraced by Americans and Brits alike. While the creamy quaff has achieved ubiquity during the holiday season, it was initially limited only to the wealthy, who could afford ample milk and eggs, spiked with brandy or sherry, and used as a toast to good health.

Today's eggnog hasn't changed much from the initial versions, relying upon some sort of cream, beaten eggs, liquor, sugar and nutmeg. If you don't already have a coveted family recipe, we recommend the flavorful New York Times recipe for Butterscotch Scotch Eggnog -- "made smoky and rich with Scotch and brown sugar," it'll surely be embraced by decades to come.

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• Feast your way into the New Year with an easy crab cake appetizer.
• What does your cup of eggnog say about you? More than you think. The classic holiday libation varies in flavoring from region to region. "The Midwest likes rum and nutmeg, the West Coast is more spicy with allspice and a little bit of cinnamon."
• Uncork a nice bottle of vino this winter -- sometimes, it's worth the splurge.
• Everett and Linda Reid said goodbye to the island life when they moved their restaurant from Nantucket inland, but they didn't bid adieu to their lobster and wild mushroom pancakes.

Why wait until Christmas to whip up a rich, velvety batch of eggnog? As the weather cools down, let the spirits of this creamy libation warm you up.

Get the recipe to this classic along with many others after the jump.