If you have a little extra time, you should give making your own a try! Plus making your own means you can enjoy it any time of year since the stores only carry it around the holidays. To make eggnog you basically slowly warm some milk and vanilla on the stove in a medium saucepan. Next, prep the eggs by beating them with the sugar for a good five minutes. When it's mixed pour the egg mixture into the warm milk and whisk constantly for about 5 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 degrees. Finish it off by adding the heavy cream and straining the eggnog in a fine mesh strainer. It's super easy! For all the ingredients, measurements and detailed instructions check out my recipe for making eggnog.