How to make Egg Nog

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

bourbon

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Spiced rum can mimic flavors while being more affordable.

Crack 3 eggs into a reasonably large bowl.

Whisk the eggs together until creamy and thick.

Gradually add milk to the egg mixture while whisking.

Add a little bit of heavy cream to the mixture, just enough to give it a velvety flavor.

Slowly add sugar to the mixture while continuing to whisk.

Whisk until the mixture becomes slightly thicker.

Add ground nutmeg to the mixture and mix well.

Add a few drops of vanilla extract and whisk again until combined.

Taste the mixture to ensure it's balanced and flavorful.

Pour the eggnog into a glass and sprinkle some nutmeg on top.

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