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.
Step 1
In a large bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites, and save the whites for later use.
Step 2
Beat yolks until foamy and add sugar and 1 tsp. of the salt
Step 3
Continue beating the mixture until thick.
Step 4
Slowly beat in whisky, brandy or rum, milk and half-and-half.
Step 5
Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours.
Step 6
Add ¼ teaspoon salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff.
Step 7
For each drink, shake 2 tbsp. of the mixture, 2 oz. liquor and 3 oz. whole milk in a cocktail shaker for 10 seconds.
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.
Step 9
Strain into chilled Irish coffee cups.
Step10
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 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)
