Just in time for the holidays we’re posting our old-fashioned eggnog recipe. This should help if you’ve had a long day battling the masses at the mall.

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How To Make Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 1 quart milk
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 pint whiskey, brandy, rum (not optional)
• 1 pinch nutmeg

1. In a bowl blend with a hand mixer the milk, cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and whiskey until smooth.

2. In a separate bowl whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Continue to whip while slowly sprinkling in the sugar until the egg whites are stiff. (If you don’t know what a soft or stiff peak is when beating an egg, you can go here for remedial cooking lessons).

3. Fold the egg whites into the other mixture and then pour into a large bowl or pitcher. Serve chilled and top with the nutmeg.