Nana'S Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 qt. milk
2 to 2 1/2 c. bourbon or rum or 2 Tbsp. rum extract
1 pt. whipping cream

Preparation

Separate eggs.
Beat yolks with 1 cup of the sugar.
Stir in milk and liquor (or extract).
Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry, adding 1/2 cup sugar.
Fold into milk and yolk mixture. Beat whipping cream and fold in.
Chill several hours.
Serve with freshly grated nutmeg.
Serves about 20.