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Alton Brown's Classic Aged Eggnog

Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Beverage
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs pasteurized if you need peace of mind
  • 1 lb sugar
  • 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 pint half-and-half
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 cup Jamaican rum
  • 1 cup cognac
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Separate the eggs and store the whites for another application.
  • Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid ribbon.
  • Combine dairy, booze, and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture.
  • Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and 2 better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. And yes, you can also drink it right away.
  • Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated on top.