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Oh HELL yes.
I have a nog recipe that's been handed down the men in my family for at least four generations. I have vivid memories of making it with my grandfather when I was little.
10 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 qt bourbon (I use Jim Beam)
13 oz light rum (I use Bacardi--13oz is half of a fifth)
3 qts 2% milk
Separate the egg yolks into a BIG metal mixing bowl. You can reserve the whites and whip them up to float on top of individual glasses if you want, although I don't generally do that.
With an electric blender, beat the yolks until they turn light yellow. Gradually beat in 2.5 cups sugar. It should be light and doughy by the time you're done. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Slowly blend in bourbon then rum. Then SLOWLY blend in the milk--theoretically it could curdle if you dump it in too fast, though I've never seen that actually happen.
This makes 1 gallon and 1 quart of the best nog you've ever tasted. Put ground nutmeg on top (or grate it fresh, even better). Sit by the fire and enjoy.
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