Homemade Eggnog

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until all of the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, vanilla and spices and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, and pour mixture over a fine mesh strainer into a jar/pitcher/bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.
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4. Pour into glasses, add liquor if desired, and sprinkle with additional nutmeg for serving.