Eggnog For Two

Ingredients

• Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• 4 tablespoons sugar

• 1 pint whole milk

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• ½ cup brandy, Bourbon, rum or Sherry

Directions

1. Separate egg whites and yolk, and reserve. Place yolks in mixing bowl, and whisk until light and smooth. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, and beat yolks again until well incorporated. Set aside.

2. In separate bowl, add egg whites and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Whisk until peaks form. Set aside.

3. In small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Stir in zig-zag fashion until steam begins to rise and small bubbles appear. Remove from heat.

4. Pour warm milk mixture into beaten egg yolks slowly, and stir constantly to not cook eggs. Add brandy or desired spirit, and continue to stir. Fold egg white mixture into nog. Ladle into 2 mugs. Top with fresh grated nutmeg for garnish. Serves 2.