Martha's Classic Eggnog

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Servings:
12

Martha makes this eggnog every year ahead of her annual holiday party. Her recipe is rich with cream and potent, since it's laced with three liquors, including dark rum, bourbon, and cognac—so it's best served in small cups. If you decide to make it, use the freshest eggs you can find, and don't skip the nutmeg garnish.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs, separated

  • ¾ cup superfine sugar

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 3 cups heavy cream, plus more for garnish

  • ½ cup bourbon, preferably Maker's Mark

  • ¼ cup dark rum, preferably Mount Gay

  • ¼ cup Cognac, preferably Remy Martin Grand Cru

  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling

Directions

  1. Beat yolks in a very large bowl until thick and pale. Slowly beat in sugar. Whisk in milk and 2 cups cream. Mix in bourbon, rum, and Cognac. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

  2. Just before serving, beat whites until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into eggnog. Whisk remaining 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form, and fold into eggnog. (Alternatively, you can fold half the whipped cream into eggnog, and top with remaining half.) Sprinkle with nutmeg.

    Martha's Classic Eggnog

Cook's Notes

The egg yolks and whites in this recipe are not cooked. This dish should not be prepared for pregnant women, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.

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