3 Epic Holiday
Cocktails
Classic Spiced Eggnog
Recipe by George Mahaffey at
foodandwine.com
Serves 10
Directions
Ingredients
tablespoons brandy
teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
cup sugar
tablespoons dark rum
cup bourbon
cup heavy cream
large eggs (separated, farm-
fresh recommended)
cups milk
1. Put the egg yolk in a bowl and place
over a saucepan of simmering water.
2. Add ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of
the sugar and whisk over low heat
until pale yellow and thick, about
5 minutes.
3. Whisk in the milk, bourbon,
rum and brandy and transfer to a
large bowl.
4. In another large bowl,
whisk the egg whites with
the remaining ¼ cup plus 2
tablespoons of sugar until very
soft peaks form.
5. Stir the whites into the yolk
mixture.
6. In a medium bowl, beat
the heavy cream until lightly
thickened.
7. Fold the whipped cream and
nutmeg into the eggnog and chill
thoroughly. Whisk to reblend
before serving.
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V U E N J . C O M
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