Brief Description

Makes 6 cups What You Need Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups bourbon, rum, cognac, or a mix, optional Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving Equipment Mixing bowls Whisk Pitcher Stand mixer or hand mixer Microplane or nutmeg grater Instructions Separate the eggs. Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in a medium bowl and the whites in a large bowl (I recommend the 3-Bowl Method for this step). Cover the whites and refrigerate until needed, or freeze if aging the eggnog for longer than a day. Whisk the yolks with the sugar. Add the sugar to the yolks and whisk by hand or with a mixer until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and lightened to a lemon-yellow color. Whisk in the milk, cream, and liquor (if using). Add the milk, cream, and liquor and whisk until combined.

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Category:

Beverages

Cuisine:

American

Prep

10 min(s)

Cook Time:

5 min(s)

Recipe Type:

Public

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Posted By:

WoodsonFamily

Posted On:

Nov 23, 2018