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A tasty traditional Christmas drink.
I love eggnog but you can't buy it as easily in the UK as you can in America, so I decided to make my own.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published See Cat Morley's 1146 projects »
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  • How to make an eggnog. Eggnog - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start by separating the egg yolks and whites in to two mixing bowls.

  • How to make an eggnog. Eggnog - Step 2
    Step 2

    Beat together the egg yolks with the majority of the sugar, saving a few tablespoons for the whites.

  • How to make an eggnog. Eggnog - Step 3
    Step 3

    Add the milk and double cream.

  • How to make an eggnog. Eggnog - Step 4
    Step 4

    Add the nutmeg and, if you want to make the drink alcoholic, the bourbon.

  • How to make an eggnog. Eggnog - Step 5
    Step 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with the remaining sugar, until thick and fluffy.

  • How to make an eggnog. Eggnog - Step 6
    Step 6

    Finally whisk together both of the mixtures and chill. Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.

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Audrey-ola
Audrey-ola · Longmont, Colorado, US · 8 projects
You aren't missing anything with the store bought stuff. The last carton I bought tasted like cardboard. EWWWW.

Your recipie however was AMAZING! My husband that hates egnog loved it!
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Lolly.Bot
Lolly.Bot · Enfield, England, GB
I've always wondered what eggnog is - incase you can't tell they don't sell it in the UK (or at least I don't think they do, I've never seen it!!).

Looks yummy Tongue
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Maggi
Maggi · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 8 projects
you can't just go to the store and buy it?? Crazy. Awesome photo with the Christmas lights
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Maggi
Maggi · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 8 projects
you can't just go to the store and buy it?? Crazy. Awesome photo with the Christmas lights
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basketofapples
basketofapples · Mt Airy, North Carolina, US · 8 projects
my friend loves eggnog, so i'll definitely try this out Happy
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Sherlaine Y.
Sherlaine Y.
ooooh, yummyy! <3
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