SOUTHERNER'S SPECIALTY EGGNOG

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IMHO this is the single best eggnog recipe I've ever had. I've had it with both cognac and rum, never with brandy or whisky, though I suspect Jack Daniels would be wonderful for this.

Provided by Douglas J. Renze

Categories     Beverages

Time 8m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
3 pints half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup whiskey

Steps:

  • Whip yolks until yellow and thick.
  • Add sugar gradually, blending as you go, until thick and well-blended (on high in the mixer).
  • Add half-and-half little-by-little. Add vanilla, nutmeg and alcohol. Blend well.
  • Beat whites of eggs until stiff peaks form.
  • Add to yolk mixture. Strain into pitcher and serve.
  • NOTES : You may increase the vanilla up to 1 tablespoon and the alcohol up to 1 cup, as desired.

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