Old-Fashioned Thick Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 eggs, separated
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. bourbon
3/4 c. cognac
1/2 tsp. salt
3 pt. heavy cream
grated nutmeg

Preparation

In electric mixer, beat egg yolks with sugar until thick. Slowly add bourbon and cognac.
Chill 2 hours.
Meanwhile, add salt to egg whites and beat until almost stiff.
Whip cream until stiff.
Fold whipped cream into yolk mixture, then fold in beaten egg whites.
Chill 2 hours.
When ready to serve, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve in cups with a spoon.
If desired, add 1 or 2 cups of milk to the yolk mixture for a thinner eggnog.