Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- cocktail shaker
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- grated nutmeg
- 1 pint half-and-half
- 3 cups Irish whiskey or brandy or rum (divided)
- 1-1/4 tsp. salt (divided)
- 1 pint plus 18 oz. whole milk (divided)
- Groceries
- Irish Coffee Mugs
- Cocktail Shaker
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatulas
- Strainers
- Spatulas
- Strainers
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
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Step 1
In a large bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites, and save the whites for later use.
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Step 2
Beat yolks until foamy and add sugar and 1 tsp. of the salt.
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Step 3
Continue beating the mixture until thick.
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Step 4
Slowly beat in whisky, brandy or rum, milk and half-and-half.
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Step 5
Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours.
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Step 6
Add ΒΌ teaspoon salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff.
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Step 7
Fold the whites into the mixture.
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Step 8
For each drink, shake 2 tbsp. of the mixture, 2 oz. liquor and 3 oz. whole milk in a cocktail shaker for 10 seconds.
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Step 9
Strain into chilled Irish coffee cups.
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Step 10
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Comments
montrealmoon said
on 12/19/2008 I think I will try this recipe, using some of the tips some of the other writers have suggested to avoid salmonella. I love eggnogg, and have made my own in the past (and never got sick!) Ah, ignorance is bliss!
jennhollowell said
on 12/18/2007 I've always wanted to try making this - thank you for this information! :)
MidniteWriter said
on 12/18/2007 I'd use egg product. It's much lower in fat and pasturized.
CCrock said
on 12/18/2007 Yummy! I can't wait to try this!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When shopping for supplies, look for pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs to avoid worries about salmonella.