CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE ~ HOLIDAY EGGNOG

HOLIDAY EGGNOG

6 eggs, separated

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3/4 cup brandy

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. rum

3 cups whipping cream

2 cups milk

1/4 cup sugar

ground nutmeg

Beat yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, beating at medium speed of mixer. Slowly stir in brandy and rum. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Place chilled mixture in punch bowl; gradually add cream and milk. Beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar. Beat until stiff. Fold whites into chilled mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg and toast the solstice.

(3 quarts)