Name: Four Spirits Eggnog
Ingredients: 18 egg yolks; 1 fifth Cognac; 1 pint dark rum; 3/4 pint peach brandy; 1/2 pint applejack; 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar; 3 quarts milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 18 egg whites, lightly beaten

Recipe information

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Ingredients

18 egg yolks

1 fifth Cognac

1 pint dark rum

3/4 pint peach brandy

1/2 pint applejack

1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar

3 quarts milk

2 cups heavy cream

18 egg whites, lightly beaten

Preparation

Beat the egg yolks until they are thick and pale. Add Cognac, dark rum, peach brandy, and applejack. Stir in confectioners' sugar and blend well. Add milk and heavy cream and refrigerate the eggnog for at least 5 hours. Before serving, fold in egg whites.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Brandy Cognac Rum Christmas Winter Gourmet

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