How to Make Traditional Eggnog

Eggnog is typically an alcoholic holiday drink, served chilled or at room temperature. This traditional version uses raw eggs; if you are concerned about the safety of raw eggs, see "How to Make Alcoholic Eggnog," which cooks the nog. This recipe serves six.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Groceries
• Irish Coffee Mugs
• Cocktail Shaker
• Electric Mixer
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Mixing Bowls
• Spatulas
• Strainers
• 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)

1. In a large bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites, and save the whites for later use.
2. Beat yolks until foamy and add sugar and 1 tsp. of the salt.
3. Continue beating the mixture until thick.
4. Slowly beat in whisky, brandy or rum, milk and half-and-half.
5. Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours.
6. Add ¼ teaspoon salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff.
7. Fold the whites into the mixture.
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.
9. Strain into chilled Irish coffee cups.
10. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Tips & Warnings

• Elderly people are particularly at risk for salmonella poisoning, and should probably avoid this recipe.