Eggnog, or egg nog ( pronunciation ), also known as egg milk punch, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, creamy dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk and/or cream, sugar, whipped eggs (which gives it a frothy texture) and, when served to adults, distilled spirits such as brandy, rum or bourbon. The finished serving is often garnished with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Eggnog served to children is typically prepared without alcohol. Eggnog with a strong alcohol content keeps well, and is often considered to improve when aged for up to a year in a refrigerator. Eggnog is often provided to guests in a large punch bowl, from which cups of eggnog are ladled.