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Early American Eggnog

By: AKBMEIER  
"Supposedly a recipe from George Washington, I have used this recipe for five annual New Year's parties. You MUST make it about 10 days in advance to mellow the flavors. Then it is so smooth one of my guests unknowingly served her 2 year old! Use premium vanilla ice cream to keep it chilled in the punch bowl. I like to shape the ice cream in a star molds, and use them one-at-a-time to chill the eggnog throughout the evening."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
5 Days 1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 27 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup sherry wine
  • 1/2 cup Jamaican rum
  • 1/2 cup whiskey
  • 12 eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream, for serving
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ground nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

  1. Pour the brandy, sherry, rum, and whiskey into a bowl.
  2. Place the egg yolks and egg whites into two separate, large mixing bowls. Set the egg whites aside. Beat the egg yolks until light and frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar until the egg mixture is light colored. Slowly beat in the liquor mixture. With the mixer still running, pour in the milk and heavy cream until thoroughly blended.
  3. Using a clean beater, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the milk mixture. Pour into two clean, gallon-size plastic milk containers. Refrigerate at least 5 days, or 10 days for an even smoother taste. Shake the container occasionally to keep the alcohol from separating.
  4. To serve, pour the eggnog into a punch bowl. Whisk to blend milk mixture, add the quart of vanilla ice cream, and garnish with nutmeg.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 285 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by TIMSGAL 
I haven't tried this recipe either, but I didn't think it was fair for someone to leave a 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Lori L 
This is the best eggnog I have ever tasted. It really does need to age the full 10 days. I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by kerrbear 
I've been making this recipe for many Christmases now and every year, I have to make a bigger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by fpu 
Save yourself some time and just make a double batch to begin with. Put 1/2 out for guests;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by GORGANIC 
I just made this today after reading many different recipes over the past week. It was a joy... MORE
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Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by Vampeen 
Do not sample while making. My husband had to take the bowl away from me. MORE

 
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