Capital Eggnog

Ingredients

• 6 cups milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12 pasteurized egg yolks
• 2 cups sugar
• Praline or bourbon liqueur (optional)
• Freshly ground nutmeg

Preparation

1. Cook milk, heavy cream, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until steaming (about 150°). Reduce heat to low. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a large saucepan until smooth. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches at least 160° (about 25 minutes). Whisk milk mixture into egg mixture. Cool 30 minutes; transfer to a pitcher. Cover and chill 3 to 24 hours. Pour desired amount of praline or bourbon liqueur into each glass, if desired. Top with eggnog. Sprinkle with freshly ground nutmeg.