The timeless tradition of sharing eggnog is one that Louise Meyers of Boykin, South Carolina understands well. Each December, she lines up with friends and family to watch the Boykin Christmas Parade, homemade eggnog in hand.
A simple mixture of eggs, milk and sugar spiked with strong bourbon and good company blend together for a seasonal, alcoholic treat. If a store-bought carton comes to mind, take a seat because it's high time you learned that real eggnog is made at home.
Ingredients
- 10 egg yolks
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1½ cups bourbon
- 1 quart half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 egg whites
Instructions
Cream yolks and sugar with an electric mixer. Slowly add bourbon while beating at low speed. Blend in half-and-half and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add egg whites to egg yolk mixture and blend, then refrigerate. The mixture will settle and reduce in volume. Allow to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 day, then serve.
