🍹 The Gist: Georgians are set to consume an impressive 42.8 million eggnogs this festive season, contributing to the 1.2 billion eggnogs expected to be consumed nationwide.
📊 The Details: WealthofGeeks.com conducted a study, surveying 3,000 people, to estimate the holiday eggnog consumption across the United States. The average American is projected to enjoy six eggnogs during December.
🇺🇸 By The Numbers:
- Nationwide: 1.2 billion eggnogs
- Georgia: 42.8 million eggnogs
- Top 3 Eggnog-Drinking States: Vermont (19 per adult), Alaska (14), Iowa/Oklahoma (8)
🌐 In Context: Eggnog, a traditional holiday drink, combines cream, milk, sugar, beaten eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla. Often spiked with bourbon, rum, or brandy, it is a staple of festive celebrations. The study also explored the cultural norms around holiday drinking times, revealing 2:42 p.m. as an acceptable time to start enjoying festive drinks like eggnog.
🗺️ Interactive Map: An interactive map is available, showing the estimated consumption of spiked eggnogs across various states, offering a detailed view of this festive phenomenon.

Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.