Homemade Eggnog
/Start to finish: Active: 20 minutes | Inactive: 2 weeks
Impresses: A crowd
Ingredients
12 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1½ cups half and half
1½ cups whole milk
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup spiced rum
1 cup brandy
1 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Method
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale yellow. The mixture should run off the whisk in a thick ribbon before falling back into the bowl. While the eggs mix, stir together the dairy, booze and vanilla extract in a large pitcher. With the mixer on low, slowly pour in liquid and mix until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure there’s no egg mixture sitting at the bottom. Stir in nutmeg before pouring into 6 pint-sized jars. Close jars tightly and let sit in fridge for at least 2 weeks before gifting or serving. Shake well and top with a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired, before serving.
Notes: Stick cute labels to the jars and tie a festive ribbon around the lid for a homemade gift.