Description

Whether this recipe is truly George Washington's or not, it is a vintage recipe from the 19th century. Prepare it a day in advance so that it’s well chilled. The grocery store eggnog just doesn't compare.

Ingredients

• 12 eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 c. sugar
• one-fifth bourbon (750 ml bottle)*
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 quart whipping cream
• 1 - 2 t. nutmeg, freshly grated (NOT ground)
• 1 c. milk, optional**
• cinnamon sticks, for serving

Steps

1. Separate the egg whites and egg yolks very carefully, making sure there is absolutely no yolk in the whites. Cover and store the egg whites in the refrigerator.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl. Or, use an electric or stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whip until thick and smooth and lemon yellow in color, 5 - 7 minutes.
3. Slowly add the desired alcohol to another large bowl while beating at slow speed. Scrape down sides of the bowl. Refrigerate mixture for several hours or overnight.