Mama's Eggnog

By connieo

RAW EGG WARNING!

Use caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

Ingredients

• 1 . 6 eggs, separated
• 2 . 3/4 cups sugar
• 3 . 1 pint heavy cream
• 4 . 4 pints milk
• 5 . 1/2 pint Bourbon
• 6 . 1 Tbsp vanilla
• 7 . Nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of sugar until thick.

2. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar until thick.

3. In a third bowl, beat the cream until thick.

2. Add the cream to the yolks and fold in the egg whites.

3. Add the milk, Bourbon, vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.

4. Chill in the freezer before serving.

Serve eggnog in a large punch bowl.