Howard's Egg Nog, A Tradition of "Ye Olde" Nathans

"HOWARD'S EGG NOG" 

At this time of year I always repost the recipe for "Howard's Egg Nog." It was a tradition of "Ye Olde" Nathans, made by hand each Christmas week and served as a complimentary taste of the season to all patrons.  Its good. Its potent. The milk is in the recipe to dilute a little, if necessary. 

HOWARD'S EGG NOG

5 Egg Yolks

5 Egg Whites

1 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup bourbon

3/4 cup cognac

3/4 cup dark rum

1 quart milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pint heavy cream

Nutmeg (fresh grated)

Vanilla extract, 1-2 teaspoons

The Preparation

-Combine yolks and sugar in and bowl and beat to ribbon stage

-Add bourbon, rum, cognac to yolk mix 

-Let  those ingredients rest, and while they rest

-Whip egg whites to stiff peak

-Whip the cream only slightly to medium thickness

-Fold whites and cream together, and then add yolks and alchohol, and stir for at least 1 minute

-Add spices (nutmeg, vanilla) to taste

Chill in the refrigerator overnight. 

Serve in a punch bowl with a big scoop of premium vanilla ice cream in the punch bowl

Stir regularly when serving