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Eggnog Shelf Life: How Long You Can Keep It

If stored correctly, the delicious eggnog has a long shelf life. In this article you will find out how long you can keep it and how to store the alcoholic beverage properly, closed and opened.

Shelf life of eggnog: you need to know that

If you have an eggnog at home, here’s what you should know about its shelf life:

  • A purchased and unopened eggnog can be kept for at least a year if stored correctly. After that, the taste and consistency will slowly start to change.
  • However, you can still enjoy the alcoholic drink afterwards without any worries. Despite a change in taste, it usually only expires after two to three years.
  • Due to a high alcohol content and the hygienic production, you don’t have to worry about the risk of salmonella with industrially produced eggnog.
  • If you have made the eggnog yourself, it can also be kept for at least a year if prepared hygienically. It is particularly important that fresh eggs and pure alcohol were used.
  • If the liqueur has already been opened, it will still keep for about 6 months if stored correctly. However, since the liqueur quickly loses its aroma after opening, it should be drunk as soon as possible.

How to store eggnog correctly

In order to extend the shelf life of the alcohol, correct storage is important:

  • Unopened eggnog should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place. The basement, for example, is ideal for this.
  • Make sure that the drink is not exposed to high temperatures or a lot of sunlight.
  • Once the bottle is opened, you should store it in the fridge to extend its shelf life.
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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 25 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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