If you want to become known amongst your family and friends for serving up the best homemade eggnog on the planet, this recipe is just the ticket. Cheers!
Ingredients:
8 eggs, separated, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups light rum, 2 cups spiced rum; 2 cups Makers Mark Bourbon, 2 Tablespoons finely ground nutmeg (the finer ground, the better) 2 cups heavy cream, 6 cups milk.
Directions:
Step 1: Beat the whites of 8 eggs until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Step 2: Beat the yolks of 8 eggs until thick and lemon colored.
Step 3: Gradually beat in sugar with the egg yolks.
Step 4: Add the light rum or rum flavoring and ground nutmeg. Beat until mixed.
Step 5: With a whisk or spoon, stir in 2 cups of heavy cream and all of the milk.
Step 6: Add the egg white mixture to the rum mixture and fold together until blended.
Step 7: Chill the nog until ready to serve. Stir with a whisk before serving.
This festive nog can be made the night before. Just stir with a whisk before serving.