• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ cup bourbon
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

In a large enameled pot, whisk together the milk, half-and-half, cider, eggs, sugar, nutmeg, and allspice over moderate heat till well blended. Reduce the heat to low and cook till the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes, whisking from time to time. Add the bourbon, whisk 1 minute longer, and serve the nog in punch cups or heavy Old-Fashioned glasses sprinkled with cinnamon.