Creamy Eggnog Bottles – Festive Drink

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups whole milk
• • 1 ⅞ cup heavy cream
• • 4 ⅞ large eggs
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • ⅞ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• • ⅞ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • 1 ⅞ cup milk (optional for dilution)
• • Red poinsettia petals for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.

2. 2

   Gradually add whole milk and heavy cream to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.

3. 3

   Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into clean glass bottles. Chill until serving.

5. 5

   Top bottles with cork stoppers and garnish with fresh poinsettia petals for a holiday presentation.