Break a Few Eggnogs this Christmas
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Ingredients 1 dozen eggs 1 quart cream 1 quart milk 12 tablespoons sugar 1 pint brandy 1/2 pint rye whiskey 1/2 pint rum 1/2 pint sherry
Gen. Washington’s Nog George Washington has a famous eggnog recipe that’s not for the faint of heart. Or liver.
One problem is that he didn’t record the number of eggs to include, but given the amount of liquor, cooks started with a dozen.
Directions 1. Mix the liquor. Separate the yolks and the whites of eggs. 2. Beat the egg yolks, then add sugar and mix well. Add the milk and cream, beating slowly. 3. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold slowly into the mixture. Cool for several days. 4. Drink often.
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