# Eggnog

This eggnog recipe, likely dating back to the mid-1800s, is delicious and simple, but be warned, it has a kick.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 eggs
- 1.25 cups white sugar
- 1 quart bourbon
- 1 cup rum
- 2 quarts half-and-half cream
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream

## Instructions

1. Beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale.
2. Gradually stir in the bourbon, rum, half and half, and nutmeg.
3. Whip the heavy whipping cream in a separate chilled bowl until it can stand in a peak.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into a plastic container and refrigerate overnight.
6. Shake the container before serving.

## Equipment

- electric mixer
- large bowl
- chilled bowl
- spatula
- plastic container
- ladle
- small glass

## Tips

- The raw eggs have been pasteurized, and alcohol kills everything.
- Refrigerate overnight if possible.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP7NOqjjkgW/?igsh=MWZsdWxlN2Uza3M4NQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bef96e12-5d30-4eb2-82de-067aeb4445fd
- Extracted: 2025-10-18

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