Step 1

Separate eggs and freeze whites until ready to serve the nog.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk yolks and sugar until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

Step 3

Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Transfer mix to enough glass bottles to hold it (about 1 gallon) and store in refrigerator at least 1 week.

Step 5

Take egg whites from freezer and let thaw.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat whites until stiff peaks form. Transfer to large punch bowl.

Step 7

Place cream in mixing bowl and beat until medium peaks form, then transfer to punch bowl.

Step 8

Take bottled nog base from fridge, shake to mix well, then pour into punch bowl and gently mix it together with the egg whites and whipped cream.

Step 9

Serve cups garnished with freshly grated nutmeg, over ice if that's how you like it.