# Boozy Pistachio Eggnogs This Puerto Rican Take on the Traditional Holiday Beverage is Refreshing By M | Published 2014-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-beverage References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1067439/puerto-rican-pistachio-coquito-eggnog-recipe) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/) Eggnog is the quintessential holiday beverage and this pistachio rum version by She Knows offers a refreshing take on the traditional drink. Inspired by a Puerto Rican cocktail, this [pistachio eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistakio-panettone) is sure to fill your mouth with the luscious taste of Christmas. To make this South American eggnog, begin by mixing [coconut milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-series-pistachio-milk), condensed milk, pistachio paste, almond extract, rum and salt together. Whisk the mixture and then transfer it into glass bottles to chill. If you'd like to deepen the drink's green coloring feel free to add a few drops of food coloring. When ready to serve, sprinkle the drink with nutmeg. The most striking part of this revamped [eggnog recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldfashioned-eggnog) is the beautiful green color the drink has. The decadent taste and unique color will without a doubt impress your guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pistachio Flavored Beverages:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry to explore adding pistachio flavors to different drinks especially during holiday seasons - **Non-traditional Eggnogs:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food and beverage industry to create non-traditional variations of classic holiday beverages such as eggnogs - **Alternative Milk-based Beverages:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry to explore alternatives to traditional cow's milk such as coconut milk for holiday beverages ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry is ripe for innovation in the form of creating unique flavors and ingredients in holiday beverages - **Food Industry:** The food industry has an opportunity to create new and unique takes on classic holiday recipes such as eggnogs - **Plant-based Milk Industry:** The plant-based milk industry can capitalize on creating unique and delicious holiday beverages that cater to those who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pistachio Chocolate Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-cazadores-2.md) - [Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrewball-eggnog.md) - [Creamy Eggnog-Infused Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-whiskey-eggnog.md) - [Prepackaged Eggnog Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-chillers-eggnog.md) - [Hard Peanut Butter Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screwball-eggnog.md) - [Compact Eggnog Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggnog-cocktail.md) - [Culture-Inspired Spirit Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coquito-kit.md) - [Eggnog Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-nog.md) - [Creamy Pistachio Nut Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-shake.md)