Early American Eggnog

Supposedly a recipe from George Washington, I have used this recipe for five annual New Year's parties. You MUST make it about 10 days in advance to mellow the flavors. Then it is so smooth one of my guests unknowingly served her 2 year old! Use premium vanilla ice cream to keep it chilled in the punch bowl. I like to shape the ice cream in a star molds, and use them one-at-a-time to chill the eggnog throughout the evening.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 251 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 12 eggs, separated
• 1 cup brandy
• ½ cup whiskey
• 1 quart whole milk
• 1 quart heavy cream
• ½ cup sherry wine
• ½ cup Jamaican rum
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream, for serving
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ground nutmeg, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the brandy, sherry, rum, and whiskey into a bowl.

Step 2

Place the egg yolks and egg whites into two separate, large mixing bowls. Set the egg whites aside. Beat the egg yolks until light and frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar until the egg mixture is light colored. Slowly beat in the liquor mixture. With the mixer still running, pour in the milk and heavy cream until thoroughly blended.

Step 3

Using a clean beater, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the milk mixture. Pour into two clean, gallon-size plastic milk containers. Refrigerate at least 5 days, or 10 days for an even smoother taste. Shake the container occasionally to keep the alcohol from separating.

Step 4

To serve, pour the eggnog into a punch bowl. Whisk to blend milk mixture, add the quart of vanilla ice cream, and garnish with nutmeg.