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Alton Brown's eggnog

Alton Brown’s Eggnog

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

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.