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The eggnog riot, sometimes known as the grog mutiny or the Christmas 1826 cadet mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on 24–25 December 1826. It was caused by a drunken Christmas party in the north barracks of the academy.
While at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on December 24–25, 1826, Campbell was involved in the Eggnog Riot (also known as the "Grog Mutiny"). Campbell was among 70 cadets that were involved, but a review concluded that only 20 cadets and one enlisted soldier should be charged.
Eggnog (/ ˈ ɛ ɡ ˌ n ɒ ɡ / ⓘ), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, [1] [2] [3] is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk and whipped egg white (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name).
Eggnog was prescribed to sick kings, served by George Washington at Mount Vernon, and it even incited a famous riot at West Point in 1826. But today it's decidedly a Christmas cocktail. But today ...
Here's what a cocktail expert suggests -- plus his favorite eggnog cocktail recipe. ... Eggnog once sparked a military riot: Here's the story and 3 other facts about the holiday drink.
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The flour riot of 1837 was a food riot that broke out in New York City in February 1837, and lasted less than a day. This violent civil disturbance grew out of a public meeting called by the Locofocos to protest runaway prices, as hungry workers plundered private storerooms filled with sacks of hoarded flour .
Eggnog can be served either hot or cold and is great in a punch bowl or served in individual small glasses. Related: How to Make Classic Cooked Eggnog Up next: 35 Crazy Good Christmas Cocktails ...