Literally Handmade Eggnog Recipe

Just because they’ve taken down all of the twinkly lights and wheeled the Christmas tree out the door, it doesn’t mean you can’t keep celebrating like it’s the holidays. (But you should throw away your ugly sweater–no one thinks it’s funny anymore).

Take eggnog for example. It’s a drink made out of raw eggs, beaten until it loses its natural composure and becomes a fluffy, foamy, yet somehow delicious beverage. Then, throw in some alcohol, whole milk, cream and sugar and wallah! You’ve got yourself an unusually festive drink that evokes friends and family all in one cup.

And if that still doesn’t convince you, remember that drinking raw eggs can be done any day. Whether you’re trying to build up some muscle mass or expand your culinary tastes, eggnog is a sure fire way to give your week (or weekend) some spice.

A couple of notes before we get going:

And because I want to see my good friend “SLDKJFLSDKJF” (remember her, from Swimmer’s Seaweed Salad Recipe?) roll her eyes when she reads this, I’ve also included a nice cooking joke for you all:

When are chefs mean? When they beat the eggs and whip the cream!

Now…get crackin’! (Literally…)

*Source: Eggnog by Alton Brown (featured on the Food Network)

Servings: 6-7 drinks

Difficulty: Just use your noggin’ and you’ll be fine

Time: 15 minutes (and 10 of those will give you an arm workout)

• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1 pint whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream (= 1 adorable container of heavy cream)
• 3 ounces Bourbon/Whiskey/Cognac/Brandy/Rum
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 egg whites

*Note: I foolishly forgot to take pictures of this process, so please make do with the nonsense words above.

*Note: If you have a stand mixer, just beat all of this in the bowl it comes with.

See the whites of your eggs. If you have a mixer, good for you. The next step will be easy. If not, here’s where your friends come into play. Grab a medium bowl and add the egg whites. Beat until soft peaks form (the mixture will stand up a bit). FYI without a mixer, this may take 10 minutes and multiple arms to achieve this. Then, add in 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form (the mixture should stick straight up and stay there).                            

Whisk away. Whisk the egg whites in with the alcohol mixture. 

To be fancy shmancy, add an extra sprinkle of nutmeg to the top of each drink. You know, like they do for $5 cups of coffee.

Remember, you’re handling raw eggs here. I know, I know, you’re ultimately putting raw eggs in your mouth, but make sure to wash your hands after touching the eggs anyway!

How was eggnog invented? Learn something today.

Ever seen someone drink raw eggs? Watch Rocky do it.

Does drinking raw egg make you stronger? Yahoo Answers knows the truth.

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