David Bowers

Eggnog (Hot Milk Punch)

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Preparation info
  • For

    one

    serving
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Real Irish Food
Real Irish Food

By David Bowers

Published 2014

  • About

Eggnog for Ireland is not so much a festive holiday tipple as a warm and comforting restorative for invalids or those under the weather. You might whip up an eggnog to sooth the nerves of someone who’s had a shock. Here’s how.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (

Method

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan to just short of boiling. While the milk heats, whisk the egg briskly with the sugar in a large mug.
  2. Pour the milk slowly over the egg and sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in the brandy or whisky, and top with nutmeg.