I'm very generous with my "Pouring Hand", especially when it comes to making drinks that are blended with a bunch of stuff in them... Higher proofs are called for to allow the alcohol to come to the forefront, and not become lost in the mix...
I have much respect for those who can consume a sweet drink with high alcohol content and still be able to make it through the evening's festivities! :)
"Maker's Mark Eggnog."
.Ingredients:
1 liter Maker's Mark
1 quart milk
1 quart heavy cream
2 dozen eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
nutmeg for garnish
Separate eggs and beat yolks until creamy. Whip sugar into yolks. Beat whites until they stand in peaks, adding 1/2 cup additional sugar, if desired. Beat yolks and Maker's Mark together, add whites. Beat cream. Add cream and milk to mixture. Add nutmeg to taste and garnish each cup with nutmeg. Makes 2 1/2 gallons.
Now, if you are really interested, Makers Mark is 90 Proof in the bottle-- There is a Barrel Strength whiskey at 114 Proof.... But I don't think the guys on the Space Shuttle will appreciate you dancing on their hull while they are orbiting Earth! LOL! :)
By the way, I invite you all to join me as an Ambassador for Maker's Mark, it's free and there are all kinds of goodies and privileges to be had with this esteemed position-- Just PM me an email address, and I'll send you a formal welcome! :)
