Mixing at Home: Holiday Eggnog

Holiday Drinks Recipe

Mixing is what we do, so it’s no surprise that we love the array of mixed drinks that come with the holiday season.

One favorite is eggnog, a drink that has several mixing steps. Making it can be tricky, so we thought we’d share our process for mastering a festive holiday eggnog.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 quart milk
• 1 pint cream
• 6 ounces bourbon (optional)
• 6 ounces spiced rum (optional)
• 1 whole nutmeg, for grating

Instructions

1. Separate egg whites from the yolks into separate bowls
2. Vigorously mix egg yolks until they turn light in color, adding 1/2 cup of sugar as you mix
3. Mix in milk, cream, and (if desired) liquor
4. Next, vigorously mix egg whites with the remaining sugar until they peak
5. Fold the whites into the egg yolk mixture
6. Finish by topping with freshly grated nutmeg

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Recipe from Epicurious.