Traditional Eggnog

• 8 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup dark rum

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until completely combined and slightly foamy and set aside.
2. Bring milk and cream to a simmer in a medium pot, then vigorously whisk half a cup of the mixture into the sugar and eggs to temper it.
3. Whisk the rest of the milk and cream into the egg yolks, then transfer back to pot and heat until the mixture thickens, but don't let it boil.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in bourbon, rum and nutmeg.
5. Serve in small cups garnished with more nutmeg.

egg yolks, sugar, milk, heavy cream, ground nutmeg, bourbon, dark rum

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/traditional-eggnog-recipe/ (may not work)