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Fresh Eggnog is Cook Out's December shake, and The Daily Meal ranks it seventh of 41 flavors. The Cookout Fresh Eggnog milkshake is thick and creamy with cinnamon and nutmeg notes, and it typically costs $3.99 while it is on the menu. A fan scorer thought the nutmeg got lost.
Does the nutmeg get lost in the eggnog shake?
Reviewers split on that point. The Daily Meal described a very thick, creamy shake with cinnamon and nutmeg coming through over vanilla soft serve, and pointed to the cream and egg yolks that give eggnog its density. The fan scorer at cookoutmilkshakereviews.com gave it 13 of 17 and said the nutmeg you expect from eggnog gets lost in the vanilla, calling the shake mild and lighter than expected.
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| The Daily Meal | 7th of 41; thick, creamy, cinnamon and nutmeg over vanilla |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 13 of 17; nutmeg gets lost in the vanilla, mild, lighter than expected |
| TikTok reviewers | A unique taste; one suggests pairing it with sweet potato pie |
What does the community say about it?
- Several YouTube reviewers have tried it, including one who reviewed it alongside another winter shake and one who paired it with a barbecue sandwich, onion rings and hushpuppies.
- Spoon University's NC State piece notes that you can tell it is December because that is the only time the shake is served.
- Wide Open Country's 2022 piece names a caramel eggnog among its honorable mentions.
When can you order the Fresh Eggnog shake?
In December. WRAL's 2024 "Cookout math" story reports that two winter shakes arrive in December and add 4,800 possible tray combinations. Fresh Watermelon is the only other seasonal flavor on our menu.
What does the nutrition guide say about it?
Nothing under this name. Cook Out's official nutrition guide covers 44 of the menu's 47 flavors, and Fresh Eggnog is one of three that are missing, along with Butterfinger and Cheesecake.
Is the Cookout Fresh Eggnog milkshake worth the wait?
Yes, for the same reason The Daily Meal ranked it seventh: it delivers a real holiday flavor and shows up once a year. Order it before December ends, and expect a mild, cream-forward shake.