Eierpunsch
DrinkNov to Dec
Eierpunsch suits anyone who finds Glühwein too sharp and wants something closer to warm custard, and the trade-off is a sweet, rich cup that's hard to drink twice. Look for it at Dresden's Striezelmarkt, where it has its own glass mug.
Eierpunsch is a warm, sweetened alcoholic drink built on egg, close to eggnog. The usual recipe heats egg liqueur with white wine and vanilla, and some stalls add orange juice. It's served with a cap of whipped cream, sometimes dusted with cinnamon. German Wikipedia names markets in Germany and Austria as the place to find it, beside the Glühwein.
Dresden takes it seriously enough to give it a mug of its own. The Striezelmarkt's 2026 rules for traders split the market's mugs three ways, and they name Eierpunsch as an example of the specialities poured into glass. Ceramic mugs hold the alcoholic drinks such as Glühwein, and the children's mugs hold alcohol-free punch.
Worth knowing
- Drink it slowly and early in the evening; it's rich enough to stand in for dessert.
Quick answers about Eierpunsch
What is Eierpunsch?
Eierpunsch is a warm drink made from egg liqueur, white wine and vanilla, usually topped with whipped cream. German and Austrian Christmas markets sell it beside Glühwein.
Is Eierpunsch the same as eggnog?
They're close relatives. Both are sweet drinks built on egg, and Eierpunsch is usually served hot with white wine and egg liqueur.
How do you order Eierpunsch?
Ask for einen Eierpunsch, and say mit Sahne if the stall offers the whipped cream on top. At Dresden's Striezelmarkt it comes in the glass mug the market keeps for specialities, under the same deposit system as the other mugs.
When is Eierpunsch in season?
Eierpunsch: Advent, at markets in Germany and Austria from mid-November to Christmas.