Traditionally, the most important part of making egg nog was using a lot of eggs and preparing them properly. There are as many opinions on what makes the "perfect" egg nog as there are egg nog tasters, so feel free to let your own bias guide you when making yours. Because you can also serve a non-alcoholic version of this drink you may wish to have both on hand when inviting guests round for a sip. If you prefer alcohol in your recipe, consider stocking up on a few pints of store-bought egg nog for the kids.