George Washington

This eggnog recipe is supposedly from George Washington's day according to many websites (e.g. here). I include some modifications. This was a big hit at my department's recent happy hour even though we weren't able to age it more than 3 days.

Ingredients:

* 1 cup brandy (I used somewhat more)
* 1/2 cup sherry (I used port instead and might try madeira if I tried it again)
* 1/2 cup dark rum
* 1/2 cup whiskey (I used bourbon)
* 12 eggs, separated
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 1 quart whole milk
* 1 quart heavy cream
* 1 quart vanilla bean ice cream
* 1 tablespoon freshly grated ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Mix the brandy, sherry, rum, and whiskey into a bowl. (I used port instead of sherry and I added a extra brandy...Madiera is something else I might try instead of sherry)

2. Separate egg yolks and whites into separate mixing bowls.

3. Beat egg yolks until light and frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar then the booze mixture. Next beat in the milk and heavy cream until thoroughly blended.

4. Using a clean beater, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the yoly/sugar/booze/milk mixture.

5. Ideally you should age in the Refrigerater for 5 to 10 days. When I made it we only had 3 days to age it. Shake the container occasionally to keep the alcohol from separating.