Andrew Hyde and I recently had a little twitter exchange after he asked what nog is.

To be honest, I don’t know what nog is put here tell it is an old English word that was used to describe strong beer.

What I do know, is that you the kind of egg nog you buy in a store is not drinkable.  The only way to get good egg nog is to make it yourself.  It tastes great and is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.  Here is the Weatherby family recipe, passed down at least three generations.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups bourbon
• 2 1/2 cups white rum
• 2 quarts half & half
• 1 pint heavy cream

Directions

1. Separate egg yolks and whites.  Place whites in medium mixing bowl and yolks in large mixing bowl.
2. Beat yolks together with powdered sugar.
3. Very slowly add the rum to #2, while beating constantly (the rum "cooks" he egg yolks but they will curdle if it is added too quickly).
4. Add the bourbon and half & half to #3.
5. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until they form peaks.  Fold the egg whites the large bowl mixture.
6. In a separate bowl whip the heavy cream until it forms peaks.  Fold the cream into the large bowl mixture.
7. Refrigerate.
8. Enjoy!