Traditional Eggnog

Note: This dish should not be prepared for pregnant women, the elderly, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised because the eggs in this recipe are not cooked.

Ingredients:

1. 6 eggs
2. 1 c (super fine) granulated sugar
3. grated nutmeg
4. 3 c (or 1 c ea) Irish whiskey, brandy or rum, divided
5. 1-1/4 tsp. salt, divided
6. 3 c heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
   
7. 2 c whole milk, divided

Directions:

1. Beat yolks in a very large bowl until thick & pale.
2. Slowly beat in sugar.
3. Whisk in milk & 2 c cream.
4. Mix in liquor.
5. Cover & refrigerate for up to 1 day.
6. Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold whites into eggnog.
8. Whisk remaining 1 c cream until stiff peaks form & fold into eggnog.
9. (Alternatively, you can fold half the whipped cream into eggnog & top with remaining half.)
10. Sprinkle with nutmeg.