Shelly's Recipe

DECADENT CHRISTMAS EGGNOG

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

6 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup rum
4 cup milk
4 cup cream
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
Nutmeg, to sprinkle

Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks gradually, adding the sugar while beating until they are pale and golden. Slowly beat in the brandy and rum, then beat in the milk and half the cream. Just before serving, whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the eggnog mixture. Whip the remaining cream and icing sugar until thick. Top each glass of eggnog with whipped cream and a shake of nutmeg. Serves 8