Jorge's Holiday S'Nog

Some call it the "ultimate eggnog" while others are too busy drinking it to call it anything! This year, I decided to try my hand at making my own eggnog for the Holidays--an adult eggnog. I find the packaged eggnog in the stores to be too thick, too sweet, and too, well, packaged. I was looking for something more sophisticated, something I would be proud to serve my Holiday party guests. And something I could bottle and give to friends.

I found a good starter recipe from Epicurious and adapted it as my own. The original recipe called for vanilla sugar--a lot of vanilla sugar. When you can find it, it is very expensive. I also like a lot of vanilla flavor in my eggnog so wanted to have the freedom to adjust it to my taste. In any case, here's what I came up with. It is very, very, easy to make and you don't have to worry about the raw eggs because the alcohol takes care of any issues there. Yum!

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cups fine, granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 quart of Half-and-Half
• 1 cup of brandy (recommend E&J)
• 2 cups dark rum (recommend Meyers)
• freshly grated nutmeg

Method

1. In a Kitchenaid mixer, or similar, beat eggs until pale yellow and slightly frothy.
2. While the mixer is running, slowly add the sugar to the eggs.
3. Add the Half-and-Half and vanilla mixing until all sugar is dissolved.
4. Continue mixing and add brandy and rum.
5. Transfer to a large pitcher and chill until cold, at least three hours.
6. Serve in a cup and garnish with fresh grated nutmeg.

Makes about 2 quarts.