Yesterday, I bought the book The Wicked West by Sherry Monaham. I'm super excited about the book since it goes almost hand in hand with a book I previously read titled, Soiled Doves by Anne Seagraves. Anyways, The Wicked West contains some liquor recipes from "the olden days" including Eggnog which is mostly enjoyed during the holidays. These days, raw eggs aren't included in the commercial eggnog you buy in stores, which is why you have to make your own at home. Unless you're using eggs straight out of a chicken, make sure to buy pasteurized eggs to avoid salmonella. Also, the addition of alcohol in your drink will lessen your chance for contamination.
Recipe of Eggnog
(Use a large bar glass)
Rich mill
1 fresh egg
3/4 tablespoon sugar
1/3 glass of ice
1 small jigger of white rum
1 jigger of brandy
Fill the glass with rich milk (half and half will work well; shake or stir ... the ingredients well together, and strain into a large bar glass; grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve. It is proper for the bartender to ask the customer what flavor he prefers, whether St. Croix or Jamaica rum. It is wise to be careful not to put too much ice into your mixing goblet, as by straining you might not be able to fill the glass properly, as it ought to be.
Cite: Monahan, Sherry A. The Wicked West: Boozers, Cruisers, Gamblers, and More. Tucson, AZ: Rio Nuevo, 2005. Print.
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