Early American Eggnog

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Add brandy, sherry, rum, and whiskey to a bowl; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place egg yolks and egg whites into two separate, large bowls; set egg whites aside. Beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until light and frothy; gradually beat in sugar until light colored. Slowly beat in brandy mixture; beat in milk and heavy cream, with the mixer running, until thoroughly blended. Beat egg whites using a clean beater until soft peaks form; gently fold into milk mixture.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour eggnog into two clean, gallon-sized plastic milk containers. Refrigerate 5 to 10 days (10 for a smoother taste). Shake containers occasionally to keep alcohol from separating.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour eggnog into a punch bowl; whisk to blend. Add vanilla ice cream; garnish with nutmeg.'}