Christmas is the time for cheer, and what better than turning a punch or egg nog made with craft spirits into the centerpiece of your holiday festivities? That was the subject of a story this past week told by Renee Montagne of National Public Radio, in which she interviewed Julia Reed, a contributor to southern-lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun, about putting the cheer in Christmas. And while craft spirits weren't specifically mentioned in the piece, it stands to reason that they can only make your punch that much more cheery.
Do yourself a favor and give this a listen. The very entertaining story can be found in its entirety here, or at least try this recipe for the World's Greatest Egg Nog.
WORLD’S GREATEST EGGNOG
4 cups bourbon
2¼ cups sugar
12 large egg yolks
8 cups whipping cream
Pour bourbon into large mixing bowl. Stir in sugar and let sit several hours. Overnight, if you can wait. Beat egg yolks until they are an ugly yellow color. Fold them into the bourbon and sugar mixture. Let sit for two hours if you can wait. Whip the cream until very stiff, fold into the bourbon and egg mixture. Let sit for one hour if you can wait. Mixture may be cut in half if you are clever enough to know how to divide 2¼ by two! Serve in cups. Serves 20–30 people. Nutmeg not permitted! ENJOY.4 cups bourbon
2¼ cups sugar
12 large egg yolks
8 cups whipping cream
For more on surviving the holidays from Julia Reed, here is a link to her handy guide on the Garden & Gun website.
