Holiday Eggnog

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 1/4 cups bourbon, divided
• 2 cups whipping cream, whipped
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 160:.

2. 2

   Stir in 3/4 cup bourbon.

3. 3

   Cool; cover and chill.

4. 4

   Combine chilled mixture and remaining 1/2 cup bourbon in a punch bowl.

5. 5

   Gently stir in whipped cream; sprinkle with nutmeg if using.