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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa009.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.allrecipes.com/how-to-make-best-eggnog-recipe-8758708\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.allrecipes.com/how-to-make-best-eggnog-recipe-8758708\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/how-to-make-best-eggnog-recipe-8758708","crawl_time":1775534234,"first_indexed_time":1733852774,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,allrecipes!www,\/how-to-make-best-eggnog-recipe-8758708 s443","src_root_hash":"10978891948835254209","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Our Best Eggnog Recipe Comes From Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother (Yes, Really)","meta_descriptions":["Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's eggnog recipe has been passed down through the generations—and for good reason. The tried-and-true classic is just as epic as you'd expect."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This tried-and-true recipe is just as epic as you'd expect.\nBy\nCorey Williams\nCorey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience.\nPublished on December 10, 2024\nSome people are protective of their\nfamily recipes\n. They stow them away in boxes or scrapbooks, keeping their ancestral secrets close to the vest. Others…not so much. Take, for instance, Toni's boyfriend. \nLet me explain: Don submitted an eggnog recipe to Allrecipes 17 years ago. He got the recipe from his friend, Tonja, who got it from her cousin, Toni, who got it from her boyfriend’s grandmother. Since Tonja was born in the 1940s, Don speculates that\nthis eggnog recipe\noriginated in the 1800s (or even earlier).  \nWe reached out to Don for more information about Tonja, Toni, Toni’s boyfriend, his grandmother, and the prized eggnog recipe. At the time of publishing, we haven’t heard back—but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do. \nDotdash Meredith Food Studio\nIn the meantime, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin (aka\nNicoleMcMom\n) made the eggnog to see what all the fuss was about. \n“You can’t get that from a carton,” she raved. \nFair warning, though: Nicole was slightly taken aback (and impressed) with the amount of booze called for in this recipe. \n “Granny liked a kick,” she said. “I’m going to be like Cousin Eddie after this.”\nHow to Make Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother’s Eggnog \nAllrecipes\/Qi Ai\nWhile making this traditional eggnog recipe isn’t as easy as opening a carton, it’s still quite simple: Beat the eggs and sugar together, then stir in the\nhalf-and-half\n, alcohol, and nutmeg. Whip the cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form, fold it into the egg mixture, and refrigerate overnight. That’s it! Here are a few more tips that’ll set you up for success:\nThe original recipe calls for half milk and half cream, according to Don, but he simplifies the process by using store-bought half-and-half. \nMake sure the bowl you use to whip the cream is chilled. If the bowl is too warm, the fat melts and the air escapes, resulting in an unstable whipped cream that never becomes light and fluffy. \nYou can use anything labeled “\nstraight bourbon\n.” There’s no need to splurge on a top-shelf bottle. As for the rum, opt for something spiced and dark. \nFrom the Editor\nRaw eggs may contain salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness.\nThe USDA recommends\nusing pasteurized eggs (eggs heated to a temperature that destroys pathogens) in recipes that call for raw eggs. You can find pasteurized eggs at most grocery stores.\nWhat the Allrecipes Community Has to Say\n“This eggnog recipe is just awesome,” according to gemcook. “I made one alcoholic batch and one [non-alcoholic] batch—there was not a drop left at the end of our evening.”\n“Simple and yummy,” raves faith04. “I added\nvanilla extract\n, about 1 teaspoon.” \n“This sounds just like the recipe my Aunt Shirley would make, but not give us the recipe,” says nanarox07. “Hers was the best!” \nGet the recipe\n:\nDon's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's Eggnog\nWas this page helpful?\nTell us why!","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/how-to-make-best-eggnog-recipe-8758708#main)\n\n[Allrecipes](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/)\n\n- Please fill out this field.\n  Please fill out this field.\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/how-to-make-best-eggnog-recipe-8758708)\n- [Sweepstakes](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/sweepstakes)\n- [My Saves](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/)\n\n[Allrecipes](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/)\n\nPlease fill out this field.\n\n- [Dinners](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipes\/17562\/dinner\/)\n  Dinners\n  \n  - 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She has a decade of journalism experience.\n\n[Allrecipes' editorial guidelines](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/about-us-6648102#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nPublished on December 10, 2024\n\nSome people are protective of their [family recipes](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/our-top-20-treasured-hand-me-down-recipes\/). They stow them away in boxes or scrapbooks, keeping their ancestral secrets close to the vest. Others…not so much. Take, for instance, Toni's boyfriend.\n\nLet me explain: Don submitted an eggnog recipe to Allrecipes 17 years ago. He got the recipe from his friend, Tonja, who got it from her cousin, Toni, who got it from her boyfriend’s grandmother. Since Tonja was born in the 1940s, Don speculates that [this eggnog recipe](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/156433\/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog\/) originated in the 1800s (or even earlier).\n\nWe reached out to Don for more information about Tonja, Toni, Toni’s boyfriend, his grandmother, and the prized eggnog recipe. At the time of publishing, we haven’t heard back—but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do.\n\n![a close angle view of two glasses of amazingly good eggnog. Fresh nutmeg and a grater sit near]()\n\n![a close angle view of two glasses of amazingly good eggnog. Fresh nutmeg and a grater sit near](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/thmb\/rRx6UuWYt1WaD7O5mIAGGrWNGsg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/57028-amazingly-good-eggnog-mfs304-ac946b3e89aa416f8bdd3171fdd69cab.jpg)\n\nDotdash Meredith Food Studio\n\nIn the meantime, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin (aka [NicoleMcMom](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/author\/nicole-mclaughlin\/)) made the eggnog to see what all the fuss was about.\n\n“You can’t get that from a carton,” she raved.\n\nFair warning, though: Nicole was slightly taken aback (and impressed) with the amount of booze called for in this recipe.\n\n“Granny liked a kick,” she said. “I’m going to be like Cousin Eddie after this.”\n\n## How to Make Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother’s Eggnog\n![hree glasses of creamy eggnog topped with grated nutmeg on a light cloth.]()\n\n![hree glasses of creamy eggnog topped with grated nutmeg on a light cloth.](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/thmb\/f5U9gtPrxeEWSRxWFldtfwfZukw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/ALR-269416-traditional-eggnog-VAT-4x3-1-e6f07e7401f1429b8743cdbf3ffda730.jpg)\n\nAllrecipes\/Qi Ai\n\nWhile making this traditional eggnog recipe isn’t as easy as opening a carton, it’s still quite simple: Beat the eggs and sugar together, then stir in the [half-and-half](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/what-is-half-and-half\/), alcohol, and nutmeg. Whip the cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form, fold it into the egg mixture, and refrigerate overnight. That’s it! Here are a few more tips that’ll set you up for success:\n\n- The original recipe calls for half milk and half cream, according to Don, but he simplifies the process by using store-bought half-and-half.\n- Make sure the bowl you use to whip the cream is chilled. If the bowl is too warm, the fat melts and the air escapes, resulting in an unstable whipped cream that never becomes light and fluffy.\n- You can use anything labeled “[straight bourbon](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/difference-between-bourbon-and-whiskey\/).” There’s no need to splurge on a top-shelf bottle. As for the rum, opt for something spiced and dark.\n\n### From the Editor\nRaw eggs may contain salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. [The USDA recommends](https:\/\/ask.usda.gov\/s\/article\/Who-is-at-risk-for-eating-raw-or-undercooked-eggs) using pasteurized eggs (eggs heated to a temperature that destroys pathogens) in recipes that call for raw eggs. You can find pasteurized eggs at most grocery stores.\n## What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say\n- “This eggnog recipe is just awesome,” according to gemcook. “I made one alcoholic batch and one \\[non-alcoholic\\] batch—there was not a drop left at the end of our evening.”\n- “Simple and yummy,” raves faith04. “I added [vanilla extract](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/vanilla-paste-vs-vanilla-extract-difference-7371819), about 1 teaspoon.”\n- “This sounds just like the recipe my Aunt Shirley would make, but not give us the recipe,” says nanarox07. “Hers was the best!”\n\n**Get the recipe**: [Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's Eggnog](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/156433\/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog\/)\n\nExplore more:\n\n- [Food News and Trends](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/food-news-trends\/)\n- [Trends](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/food-news-trends\/trends\/)\n\nWas this page helpful?\n\nThanks for your 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She has a decade of journalism experience.\n\nPublished on December 10, 2024\n\nSome people are protective of their [family recipes](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/our-top-20-treasured-hand-me-down-recipes\/). They stow them away in boxes or scrapbooks, keeping their ancestral secrets close to the vest. Others…not so much. Take, for instance, Toni's boyfriend.\n\nLet me explain: Don submitted an eggnog recipe to Allrecipes 17 years ago. He got the recipe from his friend, Tonja, who got it from her cousin, Toni, who got it from her boyfriend’s grandmother. Since Tonja was born in the 1940s, Don speculates that [this eggnog recipe](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/156433\/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog\/) originated in the 1800s (or even earlier).\n\nWe reached out to Don for more information about Tonja, Toni, Toni’s boyfriend, his grandmother, and the prized eggnog recipe. At the time of publishing, we haven’t heard back—but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do.\n\nDotdash Meredith Food Studio\n\nIn the meantime, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin (aka [NicoleMcMom](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/author\/nicole-mclaughlin\/)) made the eggnog to see what all the fuss was about.\n\n“You can’t get that from a carton,” she raved.\n\nFair warning, though: Nicole was slightly taken aback (and impressed) with the amount of booze called for in this recipe.\n\n“Granny liked a kick,” she said. “I’m going to be like Cousin Eddie after this.”\n\n## How to Make Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother’s Eggnog\nAllrecipes\/Qi Ai\n\nWhile making this traditional eggnog recipe isn’t as easy as opening a carton, it’s still quite simple: Beat the eggs and sugar together, then stir in the [half-and-half](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/what-is-half-and-half\/), alcohol, and nutmeg. Whip the cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form, fold it into the egg mixture, and refrigerate overnight. That’s it! Here are a few more tips that’ll set you up for success:\n\n- The original recipe calls for half milk and half cream, according to Don, but he simplifies the process by using store-bought half-and-half.\n- Make sure the bowl you use to whip the cream is chilled. If the bowl is too warm, the fat melts and the air escapes, resulting in an unstable whipped cream that never becomes light and fluffy.\n- You can use anything labeled “[straight bourbon](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/difference-between-bourbon-and-whiskey\/).” There’s no need to splurge on a top-shelf bottle. As for the rum, opt for something spiced and dark.\n\n### From the Editor\nRaw eggs may contain salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. [The USDA recommends](https:\/\/ask.usda.gov\/s\/article\/Who-is-at-risk-for-eating-raw-or-undercooked-eggs) using pasteurized eggs (eggs heated to a temperature that destroys pathogens) in recipes that call for raw eggs. You can find pasteurized eggs at most grocery stores.\n## What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say\n- “This eggnog recipe is just awesome,” according to gemcook. “I made one alcoholic batch and one \\[non-alcoholic\\] batch—there was not a drop left at the end of our evening.”\n- “Simple and yummy,” raves faith04. “I added [vanilla extract](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/vanilla-paste-vs-vanilla-extract-difference-7371819), about 1 teaspoon.”\n- “This sounds just like the recipe my Aunt Shirley would make, but not give us the recipe,” says nanarox07. “Hers was the best!”\n\n**Get the recipe**: [Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's Eggnog](https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/156433\/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog\/)\n\nWas this page helpful?\n\nTell us why\\!","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	This tried-and-true recipe is just as epic as you'd expect. By Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Published on December 10, 2024 Some people are protective of their family recipes . They stow them away in boxes or scrapbooks, keeping their ancestral secrets close to the vest. Others…not so much. Take, for instance, Toni's boyfriend. Let me explain: Don submitted an eggnog recipe to Allrecipes 17 years ago. He got the recipe from his friend, Tonja, who got it from her cousin, Toni, who got it from her boyfriend’s grandmother. Since Tonja was born in the 1940s, Don speculates that this eggnog recipe originated in the 1800s (or even earlier). We reached out to Don for more information about Tonja, Toni, Toni’s boyfriend, his grandmother, and the prized eggnog recipe. At the time of publishing, we haven’t heard back—but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio In the meantime, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin (aka NicoleMcMom ) made the eggnog to see what all the fuss was about. “You can’t get that from a carton,” she raved. Fair warning, though: Nicole was slightly taken aback (and impressed) with the amount of booze called for in this recipe. “Granny liked a kick,” she said. “I’m going to be like Cousin Eddie after this.” How to Make Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother’s Eggnog Allrecipes/Qi Ai While making this traditional eggnog recipe isn’t as easy as opening a carton, it’s still quite simple: Beat the eggs and sugar together, then stir in the half-and-half , alcohol, and nutmeg. Whip the cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form, fold it into the egg mixture, and refrigerate overnight. That’s it! Here are a few more tips that’ll set you up for success: The original recipe calls for half milk and half cream, according to Don, but he simplifies the process by using store-bought half-and-half. Make sure the bowl you use to whip the cream is chilled. If the bowl is too warm, the fat melts and the air escapes, resulting in an unstable whipped cream that never becomes light and fluffy. You can use anything labeled “ straight bourbon .” There’s no need to splurge on a top-shelf bottle. As for the rum, opt for something spiced and dark. From the Editor Raw eggs may contain salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. The USDA recommends using pasteurized eggs (eggs heated to a temperature that destroys pathogens) in recipes that call for raw eggs. You can find pasteurized eggs at most grocery stores. What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say “This eggnog recipe is just awesome,” according to gemcook. “I made one alcoholic batch and one [non-alcoholic] batch—there was not a drop left at the end of our evening.” “Simple and yummy,” raves faith04. “I added vanilla extract , about 1 teaspoon.” “This sounds just like the recipe my Aunt Shirley would make, but not give us the recipe,” says nanarox07. “Hers was the best!” Get the recipe : Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's Eggnog Was this page helpful? Tell us why!
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By [Corey Williams](https://www.allrecipes.com/author/corey-williams/) ![Corey Williams]() ![Corey Williams](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Qjfckt0-sIYbL1QiQjaXI09PH6M=/75x75/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Screen-Shot-2021-10-27-at-4.08.51-PM-8aabc9ae23fd4199826b7af3ae65a95f.png) [Corey Williams](https://www.allrecipes.com/author/corey-williams/) Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. [Allrecipes' editorial guidelines](https://www.allrecipes.com/about-us-6648102#toc-editorial-guidelines) Published on December 10, 2024 Some people are protective of their [family recipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/our-top-20-treasured-hand-me-down-recipes/). They stow them away in boxes or scrapbooks, keeping their ancestral secrets close to the vest. Others…not so much. Take, for instance, Toni's boyfriend. Let me explain: Don submitted an eggnog recipe to Allrecipes 17 years ago. He got the recipe from his friend, Tonja, who got it from her cousin, Toni, who got it from her boyfriend’s grandmother. Since Tonja was born in the 1940s, Don speculates that [this eggnog recipe](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/156433/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog/) originated in the 1800s (or even earlier). We reached out to Don for more information about Tonja, Toni, Toni’s boyfriend, his grandmother, and the prized eggnog recipe. At the time of publishing, we haven’t heard back—but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do. ![a close angle view of two glasses of amazingly good eggnog. Fresh nutmeg and a grater sit near]() ![a close angle view of two glasses of amazingly good eggnog. Fresh nutmeg and a grater sit near](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rRx6UuWYt1WaD7O5mIAGGrWNGsg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/57028-amazingly-good-eggnog-mfs304-ac946b3e89aa416f8bdd3171fdd69cab.jpg) Dotdash Meredith Food Studio In the meantime, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin (aka [NicoleMcMom](https://www.allrecipes.com/author/nicole-mclaughlin/)) made the eggnog to see what all the fuss was about. “You can’t get that from a carton,” she raved. Fair warning, though: Nicole was slightly taken aback (and impressed) with the amount of booze called for in this recipe. “Granny liked a kick,” she said. “I’m going to be like Cousin Eddie after this.” ## How to Make Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother’s Eggnog ![hree glasses of creamy eggnog topped with grated nutmeg on a light cloth.]() ![hree glasses of creamy eggnog topped with grated nutmeg on a light cloth.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/f5U9gtPrxeEWSRxWFldtfwfZukw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/ALR-269416-traditional-eggnog-VAT-4x3-1-e6f07e7401f1429b8743cdbf3ffda730.jpg) Allrecipes/Qi Ai While making this traditional eggnog recipe isn’t as easy as opening a carton, it’s still quite simple: Beat the eggs and sugar together, then stir in the [half-and-half](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-half-and-half/), alcohol, and nutmeg. Whip the cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form, fold it into the egg mixture, and refrigerate overnight. That’s it! Here are a few more tips that’ll set you up for success: - The original recipe calls for half milk and half cream, according to Don, but he simplifies the process by using store-bought half-and-half. - Make sure the bowl you use to whip the cream is chilled. If the bowl is too warm, the fat melts and the air escapes, resulting in an unstable whipped cream that never becomes light and fluffy. - You can use anything labeled “[straight bourbon](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/difference-between-bourbon-and-whiskey/).” There’s no need to splurge on a top-shelf bottle. As for the rum, opt for something spiced and dark. ### From the Editor Raw eggs may contain salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. [The USDA recommends](https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Who-is-at-risk-for-eating-raw-or-undercooked-eggs) using pasteurized eggs (eggs heated to a temperature that destroys pathogens) in recipes that call for raw eggs. You can find pasteurized eggs at most grocery stores. ## What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say - “This eggnog recipe is just awesome,” according to gemcook. “I made one alcoholic batch and one \[non-alcoholic\] batch—there was not a drop left at the end of our evening.” - “Simple and yummy,” raves faith04. “I added [vanilla extract](https://www.allrecipes.com/vanilla-paste-vs-vanilla-extract-difference-7371819), about 1 teaspoon.” - “This sounds just like the recipe my Aunt Shirley would make, but not give us the recipe,” says nanarox07. “Hers was the best!” Get the recipe: [Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's Eggnog](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/156433/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog/) Explore more: - [Food News and Trends](https://www.allrecipes.com/food-news-trends/) - [Trends](https://www.allrecipes.com/food-news-trends/trends/) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback\! Tell us why\! 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Readable Markdown	This tried-and-true recipe is just as epic as you'd expect. By [Corey Williams](https://www.allrecipes.com/author/corey-williams/) ![Corey Williams](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Qjfckt0-sIYbL1QiQjaXI09PH6M=/75x75/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Screen-Shot-2021-10-27-at-4.08.51-PM-8aabc9ae23fd4199826b7af3ae65a95f.png) Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Published on December 10, 2024 Some people are protective of their [family recipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/our-top-20-treasured-hand-me-down-recipes/). They stow them away in boxes or scrapbooks, keeping their ancestral secrets close to the vest. Others…not so much. Take, for instance, Toni's boyfriend. Let me explain: Don submitted an eggnog recipe to Allrecipes 17 years ago. He got the recipe from his friend, Tonja, who got it from her cousin, Toni, who got it from her boyfriend’s grandmother. Since Tonja was born in the 1940s, Don speculates that [this eggnog recipe](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/156433/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog/) originated in the 1800s (or even earlier). We reached out to Don for more information about Tonja, Toni, Toni’s boyfriend, his grandmother, and the prized eggnog recipe. At the time of publishing, we haven’t heard back—but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio In the meantime, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin (aka [NicoleMcMom](https://www.allrecipes.com/author/nicole-mclaughlin/)) made the eggnog to see what all the fuss was about. “You can’t get that from a carton,” she raved. Fair warning, though: Nicole was slightly taken aback (and impressed) with the amount of booze called for in this recipe. “Granny liked a kick,” she said. “I’m going to be like Cousin Eddie after this.” ## How to Make Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother’s Eggnog Allrecipes/Qi Ai While making this traditional eggnog recipe isn’t as easy as opening a carton, it’s still quite simple: Beat the eggs and sugar together, then stir in the [half-and-half](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-half-and-half/), alcohol, and nutmeg. Whip the cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form, fold it into the egg mixture, and refrigerate overnight. That’s it! Here are a few more tips that’ll set you up for success: - The original recipe calls for half milk and half cream, according to Don, but he simplifies the process by using store-bought half-and-half. - Make sure the bowl you use to whip the cream is chilled. If the bowl is too warm, the fat melts and the air escapes, resulting in an unstable whipped cream that never becomes light and fluffy. - You can use anything labeled “[straight bourbon](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/difference-between-bourbon-and-whiskey/).” There’s no need to splurge on a top-shelf bottle. As for the rum, opt for something spiced and dark. ### From the Editor Raw eggs may contain salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. [The USDA recommends](https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Who-is-at-risk-for-eating-raw-or-undercooked-eggs) using pasteurized eggs (eggs heated to a temperature that destroys pathogens) in recipes that call for raw eggs. You can find pasteurized eggs at most grocery stores. ## What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say - “This eggnog recipe is just awesome,” according to gemcook. “I made one alcoholic batch and one \[non-alcoholic\] batch—there was not a drop left at the end of our evening.” - “Simple and yummy,” raves faith04. “I added [vanilla extract](https://www.allrecipes.com/vanilla-paste-vs-vanilla-extract-difference-7371819), about 1 teaspoon.” - “This sounds just like the recipe my Aunt Shirley would make, but not give us the recipe,” says nanarox07. “Hers was the best!” Get the recipe: [Don's Friend Tonja's Cousin Toni's Boyfriend's Grandmother's Eggnog](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/156433/dons-friend-tonjas-cousin-tonis-boyfriends-grandmothers-eggnog/) Was this page helpful? Tell us why\!
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