Traditional Eggnog

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

This traditional eggnog recipe blends frothy eggs with vanilla, brandy, rum, cream, and milk to make a rich festive drink that will please any crowd!

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups milk
3/4 cup brandy, chilled
1/3 cup spiced rum (such as Captain Morgan's®)

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Beat eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until very frothy, 2 to 3 minutes.
3 Gradually beat in sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
4 Stir in cream, milk, brandy, and rum.
5 Cover and chill before serving. Sprinkle individual servings with remaining nutmeg.