Bourbon Eggnog
 
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I made a large batch of this so I'd have quarts to gift on Christmas Eve, but you can scale the recipe down as needed for a smaller batch.
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Recipe type: Beverage
Serves: 5 quarts
Ingredients
  • 24 egg yolks
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 6 cups milk (skim or 1% because the cream is plenty rich)
  • 6 cups heavy cream
  • 2½ cups bourbon
  • 1-2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Combine the egg yolks and sugar with two cups of the milk in the top of a double boiler. Whisk together and cook over simmering water until the mixture is smooth and has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
  2. Combine the cooked egg mixture with the remaining milk, cream, bourbon, nutmeg and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined and then pour into clean mason jars, cover, and refrigerate. Use within a few days for best results.
Recipe by Cooking With Michele® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2019/12/bourbon-eggnog/