Eggnog (Spiked with Rum)

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

This homemade spiked eggnog made with rum, cream, eggs, and sugar is easy to prepare for the perfect adult drink for your holiday party.

Ingredients

12 eggs, separated
3 cups white sugar, divided
16 fluid ounces dark rum (such as Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 quart half-and-half

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Mix egg yolks, 2 cups sugar, rum, and nutmeg together in a large mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight to "cure."
3 Beat egg whites and remaining 1 cup sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until firm peaks form.
4 Fold in heavy cream. Fold in the egg yolk mixture. Beat in half-and-half until well combined.
5 Pour into lidded jars or containers, refrigerate, and shake before serving.