Classic Homemade Eggnog (Creamy Holiday Cocktail)

Classic Homemade Eggnog (Creamy Holiday Cocktail)

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 6 egg yolks
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• Optional: ½–1 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy

Instructions

1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
2. Heat milk and cream until warm (don’t boil).
3. Slowly whisk warm milk into yolks.
4. Return mixture to the pot and heat on low until it slightly thickens.
5. Remove from heat; add vanilla and nutmeg.
6. Chill completely. Add alcohol before serving, if desired.
7. Serve with fresh nutmeg on top.