Christmas Drinks

Traditional Egg Nog

Ingredients:

6 fresh eggs
1 pint thick cream
6 tablespoons sugar
1 pint milk
1/2 bottle whiskey
1/2 pint dark rum
3 tablespoons peach brandy
Grated nutmeg

Putting it together:

Separate the eggs. Put the whites into a large bowl
Beat the yolks until smooth.
Add the sugar and 1/2 pint milk at the same time.
Pour yolk mixture into a punch bowl.
Add the whiskey and mix well.
Add the rum. mix and set aside.
Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff.
Add the remaining milk, cream and peach brandy to the punch bowl and mix.
Fold in the egg whites.
Sprinkle the grated nutmeg on top and serve.

Serves approx. 10 - 12 people

Egg nog is delicious served warm or cold. It is best to make small batches of egg nog each time as one or two glasses go a long way.