Title: Classic Eggnog
Categories: Beverages Holiday Alcohol
Yield: 10 Servings

6		Beaten eggs
2	c	Milk
1/3	c	Sugar
2	tb	To 4 tablespoons light rum
2	tb	To 4 tablespoons bourbon
1	ts	Vanilla
1	c	Whipping cream
2	tb	Sugar
		Whipping cream
		Ground nutmeg

Stir together eggs, milk, and 1/3 cup sugar in a large heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a sink or bowl of ice water and stirring 1-2 minutes. Stir in rum, bourbon, and vanilla. Chill 4-24 hours.

At serving time, whip cream and 2 tablespoons sugar till soft peaks form. Transfer chilled egg mixture to a punch bowl. Fold in whipped cream mixture. Top each serving with whipping cream; sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve at once.

Makes about 10 (4-oz) servings.

From: Alan Burgstahler Date: 11-23-97 (17:04) The Once And Future Legend (9) Recipes

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