Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/12/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Now that sounds GOOD! I don't have to worry about the raw eggs since they come straight from my chickens. Thanks for the recipe. I will have to make a run to the liquor store. Tina On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 2:19 PM, Jeff Moore <jbm at jbm.org> wrote: > > Actually, since maybe not everybody here has the Neal book, let me > transcribe the recipe from my notes, just in time for holiday > gatherings: > > Eggnog > > - 6 eggs, separated, at room temperature > > - About 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste > > - 1 c. brandy > > - 1 c. rye whiskey > > - 1/2 c. dry sherry > > - 1/2 c. white rum > > - 2 c. milk > > - 2 c. heavy cream > > - Freshly grated nutmeg > > Beat the egg yolks until very light and doubled in volume. Slowly add > the sugar, and continue to beat very hard while carefully adding the > liquors. Stir in the milk and the cream. Beat the egg whites until > stiff and fold in. Set aside or refrigerate several hours before > serving. Garnish the cups with fresh nutmeg. 20 servings. > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Tina Manley, ASMP www.tinamanley.com