Mississippi Delta Eggnog
beverages, holiday, eggs
8 large eggs; separated
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup bourbon
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 nutmeg
Put the egg yoLks and sugar into the bowI of an electric mixer and beat until light and lemon-colored.
Gradually add the bourbon, beating on low speed.
In a separate bowl whip the cream until stiff. Fold it into the egg-yolk mixture.
In a clean bowl whip the egg whites unti1 stiff and fold them into the eggnog. Serve in goblets, preferably silver, with a gen erous grating of nutmeg on top.
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