Mama's Eggnog

Directions

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   In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of sugar until thick.
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   In another bowl beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar until thick.
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   In a third bowl beat the cream until thick.
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   Add the cream to the yolks, fold in the egg whites, and add the milk, Bourbon, vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.
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   Chill in freezer before serving.
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   Serve eggnog in a large punch bowl.
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   *RAW EGG WARNING
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   Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
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   To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.