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The eggnog riot, sometimes known as the grog 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.
Eggnog consists of eggs beaten with sugar and milk or cream. ... Eggnog once sparked a military riot: Here's the story and 3 other facts about the holiday drink. Is eggnog an alcoholic drink?
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 ...
Eggnog once sparked a military riot: Here's the story and 3 other facts about the holiday drink. What alcohol goes in eggnog? Dunne recommends going with a dark liquor.
How the beverage went from an exclusive treat for the upper classes to filling up grocery store shelves every holiday season.
However, he was expelled in 1826 when he participated in a "Christmas frolic" that ended up turning into the Eggnog Riot. Upon his return to Mississippi, he was elected to the state senate representing his native county, serving from 1839 to 1844. In 1846, he moved to Sunflower County, Mississippi, and founded Itta Bena. He developed a cotton ...