Alton Brown’s Eggnog

Name: Alton Brown’s Eggnog
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 1/3 cup sugar (plus 1 tablespoon); 1 pint whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 ounces bourbon; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 4 egg whites

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • Mar 7, 2011 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

Eggnog with a touch of bourbon for a delicious special occasion drink. Make ahead, chill and serve.

Alton Brown’s Eggnog

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

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Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color.
Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
Place egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.

Category: Recipes

Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli

Holidays: New Year's

Diets: DairyGluten FreeHealthy