Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1/2 pint whipping cream
2 tbsp. sugar
1 fluid ounce rum
nutmeg

Preparation

Mix egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar, add 1/4 teaspoon salt and beat until fluffy.
Add milk. Whip the cream and add to the egg yolk mixture. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form then add 2 tablespoons sugar. Add to the egg mixture. Put into the mixture. Stir rum into the mixture (to taste).