Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 eggs, separated
4 c. sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
6 qt. milk
1 1/2 pt. cream or half and half
1 1/2 c. whiskey (optional)
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Beat egg yolks until lemon colored.
Beat in sugar and salt. Slowly add whiskey, cream, nutmeg and milk.
Fold in well beaten egg whites.
Makes 2 gallons.