Whiskey Eggnog

Ingredients

4 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup whiskey

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup heavy cream

Preparation

In a saucepan, beat the eggs and sugar until creamy. In a second saucepan over low heat, heat 2 cups of the milk until hot. Slowly add to the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the mixture reaches 170°F and has thickened. Stir in the remaining milk, vanilla, whiskey, and half the nutmeg. Chill 3 hours. In a medium bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the milk mixture. Ladle the eggnog into a punch bowl and sprinkle with the remaining grated nutmeg.