I compared Martha Stewart’s eggnog to my mom’s coquito. The best holiday drink is the one that doesn’t take 2 days to make.

Coquito is richer in flavor and more consistent when it comes to texture. Maria Noyen/Business Insider

Oh boy, where do I begin? For starters, this recipe made me realize I am not a fan of nutmeg. The smell of the spice is tolerable, but when I actually tasted it, the flavor reminded me more of soap than anything else.

Nutmeg aside, I found the drink itself to be lacking for several reasons. First, the texture wasn’t consistent, in my experience — in one sip, I got a mouthful of liquid, frothy egg whites (which had inexplicably risen to the top of the cup), and a gulp of whipped cream. Flavor-wise, the beverage was also missing a lot of sweetness, which I think is needed to balance out all of the booze and eggs.

To be fair, the eggnog might have tasted differently if I’d added the portions of cognac and dark rum Stewart’s recipe calls for. But I’m not a fan of mixing different types of alcohol, so I don’t think that would’ve changed my opinion.

Meanwhile, coquito has none of the issues I found with the eggnog. For one, it’s mixed using a blender, ensuring that all of the different ingredients are well incorporated. The condensed milk, cinnamon, and clove used in coquito also greatly mask the taste of the raw egg.

My biggest gripe with this eggnog, though, has to be how much effort Stewart’s recipe requires. Let’s be honest, the holidays can be stressful enough without having to spend two days making a drink.

So, as much as I admire Stewart as a chef and a pop-culture icon, my verdict is clear: My mom’s coquito is the winner.