Mac'S Holiday Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 eggs, separated
2 c. granulated sugar
2 qt. whole milk
2 c. bourbon
1 c. cognac
2 qt. heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Beat the egg yolks together with the sugar until the mixture is thick and creamy. Add the whole milk, bourbon and cognac.
Stir well.
(This mixture is the eggnog base and can be made a day or two in advance.)