Great Grandad's Eggnog
By
Susan Seybert
@sseybert1
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It wouldn't be Christmas without my grandfather's eggnog. This is not for the faint of heart. Its smooth and creamy deliciousness hides a powerful dose of whiskey! You may run into Santa after a few of these!! Cheers! And remember, Don't drink and drive.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Notes from the Test Kitchen:
Creamy and downright delicious! Naturally, adjust alcohol amounts to suit...but we loved this wonderfully classic recipe as-is.
Creamy and downright delicious! Naturally, adjust alcohol amounts to suit...but we loved this wonderfully classic recipe as-is.
Ingredients
- 6
- eggs, separated
- 3/4 c
- sugar
- 1 pt
- cream
- 1 pt
- milk
- 1 pt
- whiskey (Four Roses is best)
- 1 oz
- Jamaican rum
- freshly grated nutmeg
How to Make Great Grandad's Eggnog
- 1Separate the eggs. Put the whites in a small mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar to the whites and gently fold to combine.
- 2Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat into the yolks until light.
- 3Mix the whites with the yolk mixture in a punch bowl. Stir in the cream and milk. Add the whiskey and rum. Stir thoroughly.
- 4Serve cold with grated nutmeg.
