Gogl-mogl is a fantastic alliterative identify for an previous shtetl standby. Much like eggnog however lighter, the drink was embraced in Jap European Jewish communities as a cure-all lengthy earlier than industrial cough syrups grew to become extensively out there. Over time, as Jewish immigrants settled within the U.S., Fox’s U-Wager chocolate syrup discovered its manner into the combination. This model comes from the previous nation by the use of Crown Heights, Brooklyn; to make it nonalcoholic, skip the brandy.
Featured in “A World of Culinary Curatives” by KC Hysmith within the Fall/Winter 2025 problem.
Elements
- 2 massive egg yolks
- 2 tsp. sugar, or to style
- 1 Tbsp. brandy, schnapps, or different eau de vie (non-obligatory)
- 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup (non-obligatory)
- 1 cup lukewarm complete milk, or milk different
- Floor cinnamon, for dusting (non-obligatory)
Directions
- To a small bowl, add the egg yolks and sugar, adopted by the brandy and chocolate syrup if desired. Utilizing a whisk or hand mixer, beat till pale and frothy, 3–5 minutes. Regularly add the milk and proceed beating till gentle and creamy. Divide between two glasses, mud with cinnamon if desired, and serve instantly.

