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Eggnog is America’s Christmas drink of eggs, milk, cream, and sugar scented with nutmeg, spiked with rum or bourbon if you like. Thick, sweet, and custardy.
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It descends from posset, a warm egg-and-milk drink of medieval England, and caught on in colonial America with the addition of readily available rum. George Washington left his own recipe. It’s served at home and at parties from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick.
Heat the milk and nutmeg in a pot until small bubbles appear at the edge.
Whisk the hot milk into the yolks a little at a time, then return everything to the pot.
Over the lowest heat, stir constantly with a spatula until it thickens (about 70°C, when a line drawn on the back of the spatula holds). Don’t let it boil, or the eggs will scramble.
Strain, stir in the cream, and chill thoroughly. Just before serving, add rum if using, pour into glasses, and dust with nutmeg and cinnamon.
