Oma's Eggnog

Directions

1. 1
   In a large jar or mixing bowl beat egg yolks and sugar until light in color.
2. 2
   The longer the better.
3. 3
   Slowly add the brandy.
4. 4
   Slowly is key, or it will curdle.
5. 5
   Split the vanilla bean and scrape it out as much as possible.
6. 6
   Add it at any point to the mixture.
7. 7
   Let mixture stand about an hour.
8. 8
   In that time it will settle.
9. 9
   Funnel into a pretty bottle (about 750 milliliter) put the whole vanilla bean in the bottle.
10. 10
    Refrigerate a couple of weeks.
11. 11
    Shake before serving.
12. 12
    Put it in a cognac glass.
13. 13
    Garnish with nutmeg.
14. 14
    I like it without but, some people will want it.
15. 15
    ENJOY!