Cashew Nut Nog

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup skin-on hazelnuts (not roasted)
• 2 wide strips orange zest
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise pods
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup (nectar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites*
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup dark or spiced rum (optional)
• Freshly grated nutmeg (for serving)
• 2 pieces of cheesecloth

1. Combine cashews, hazelnuts, and 4 cups hot water in a blender or a large bowl. Tie up orange zest, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves in a layer of cheesecloth. Lightly crush spices with a wooden spoon to release oils and add to nut mixture. Let sit overnight.
2. Remove spice bundle; discard. Blend nut mixture 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a layer of cheesecloth into a large pitcher, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Whisk coconut milk, agave, and vanilla into nut milk. Cover and chill until cold, at least 3 hours.
3. Just before serving, beat egg whites in a medium bowl to soft peaks; beat in powdered sugar, cornstarch, and cream of tartar. Combine rum, if using, and nut milk mixture in a punch bowl. Top with meringue and sprinkle with nutmeg.
4. DO AHEAD: Nut milk mixture can be made 5 days ahead. Keep chilled.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cashew-nut-nog-51259340 (may not work)