The Ultimate Eggnog
["1 doz. eggs, separated", "3 c. sugar, divided", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 qt. half and half", "1 pt. whiskey or rum (optional, more or less to taste)", "1 pt. whipping cream", "nutmeg"]
["Separate eggs and stir yolks with whiskey or rum, 2 cups of sugar and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.", "Let mixture \"ripen\" in refrigerator 12 to 24 hours.", "Just before serving, add half and half to mixture.", "Beat egg whites, adding remaining 1 cup sugar while beating; beat until sugar is dissolved and whites are firm.", "In separate bowl, whip cream.", "Fold egg whites and whipped cream into yolk mixture.", "Sprinkle with nutmeg.", "Serves 25."]
["eggs", "sugar", "nutmeg", "whiskey", "whipping cream", "nutmeg"]