Homemade Eggnog

• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 6 large eggs, separated
2. 3/4 cup sugar
3. 3 cups milk
4. 1/4 cup bourbon
5. 2 tablespoons dark rum
6. 2 tablespoons brandy
7. 1 cup heavy cream
8. 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1. Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the sugar and whisk over low heat until pale yellow and thick, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the milk, bourbon, rum and brandy and transfer to a large bowl.
2. In another large bowl, whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar until very soft peaks form. Stir the whites into the yolk mixture. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until lightly thickened. Fold the whipped cream and nutmeg into the eggnog and chill thoroughly. Whisk to reblend before serving.