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Calculated Shard: 187 (from laksa193)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa187.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.foodandwine.com/homemade-eggnog-6411326\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.foodandwine.com/homemade-eggnog-6411326\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/homemade-eggnog-6411326","crawl_time":1776089765,"first_indexed_time":1698833972,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,foodandwine!www,\/homemade-eggnog-6411326 s443","src_root_hash":"14720943955733791187","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Homemade Eggnog Recipe","meta_descriptions":["Eggnog is a holiday staple, but it can be hard to justify going homemade instead of store-bought. This recipe is easy to put together and combines bourbon, dark rum, and brandy with a custard base for maximum flavor with minimal effort."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Jugs of store-bought\neggnog\nare easy to come by during the holiday season, and it can be hard to resist the appeal of simply purchasing a no-prep, premade winter dessert. And while there's certainly nothing wrong with purchasing a carton and spiking it yourself at home, if you've never had the pleasure of homemade eggnog, you're definitely missing out.\nThough mixing eggnog from scratch takes a bit of extra effort, making larger batches ensures your results will last through the season, creating a treat that's perfect for gifting or sipping at home.\nThe origins of eggnog\nHistorians generally agree that eggnog dates to Britain around the 13th century, when members of the aristocracy often drank warm milk and eggs combined with spices and alcohol known as “posset” (not to be confused with the other, more common kind of posset, which is like a sweet, chilled pudding). The drink’s boozy profile evolved to include \nsherry\nand, later,\nrum\n. In the 18th century, as America settled into its status as an independent country, President George Washington’s heavily spiked eggnog quickly became a beloved holiday season beverage, a tradition that has carried into present day.\nEggnog is classically made using eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cinnamon, cloves, star anise, or grated nutmeg are typically added for warming flavor and garnish, and you can experiment with rum, whiskey, or brandy as an alcoholic component.\nTips to make the perfect eggnog\nDon't feel as though you have to choose a single spirit for eggnog. Instead of exclusively favoring bourbon, rum, or brandy, this eggnog recipe calls for all three, resulting in a festive, complexly flavored drink whose spirit-forward components can stand up to the heft and weight of the rest of the drink. To get the most out of the egg, cream, and sugar base and ensure no separation occurs, you'll need to put together a makeshift double boiler (in this case, a bowl and a saucepan), and be prepared to whisk.\nEggnog is essentially a custard in beverage form. Save for the booze, the ingredients are the same as what's in a high-quality French-style ice cream. While store-bought varieties tend to rely on fewer eggs, leaner dairy, and the addition of stabilizers to achieve the drink's signature rich, creamy texture, homemade eggnog leans solely on whole eggs, milk, and heavy cream.","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/homemade-eggnog-6411326#main)\n\n[Food & Wine](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/)\n\nSave\n\nRate\n\n- Please fill out this field.\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/homemade-eggnog-6411326)\n- [Sweepstakes](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/sweepstakes)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/homemade-eggnog-6411326)\n- [My Saves](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/)\n\n[Food & Wine](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/)\n\nPlease fill out this field.\n\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/food-7499700)\n  Food\n  \n  - [Recipes](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/recipes)\n  - [Ingredients](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/ingredients)\n  - [Cooking Techniques](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/cooking-techniques)\n  - 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This recipe is easy to put together, combining bourbon, rum, and brandy with a custard base for maximum flavor and minimal effort.\n\nBy\n\n[George Mahaffey](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/author\/george-mahaffey)\n\n[George Mahaffey](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/author\/george-mahaffey)\n\nChef George Mahaffey is a legendary figure in hotel fine dining, having first made his mark at luxury resorts Hotel Bel Air and The Little Nell in Aspen. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 1997 for his work at The Restaurant at Little Nell and is a senior partner at the San Francisco-based RestaurantRx Consulting.\n\n[Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/about-us-6373913#toc-editorial-policies)\n\nUpdated on December 9, 2024\n\nSave\n\nRate\n\nShare\n\nActive Time:\n\n35 mins\n\nTotal Time:\n\n35 mins\n\nYield:\n\n10 drinks\n\nJump to recipe\n\nJugs of store-bought [eggnog](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/best-eggnog-6833304) are easy to come by during the holiday season, and it can be hard to resist the appeal of simply purchasing a no-prep, premade winter dessert. And while there's certainly nothing wrong with purchasing a carton and spiking it yourself at home, if you've never had the pleasure of homemade eggnog, you're definitely missing out.\n\nThough mixing eggnog from scratch takes a bit of extra effort, making larger batches ensures your results will last through the season, creating a treat that's perfect for gifting or sipping at home.\n\n## The origins of eggnog\nHistorians generally agree that eggnog dates to Britain around the 13th century, when members of the aristocracy often drank warm milk and eggs combined with spices and alcohol known as “posset” (not to be confused with the other, more common kind of posset, which is like a sweet, chilled pudding). The drink’s boozy profile evolved to include [sherry](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/wine\/sherry-guide) and, later, [rum](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/cocktails-spirits\/rum). In the 18th century, as America settled into its status as an independent country, President George Washington’s heavily spiked eggnog quickly became a beloved holiday season beverage, a tradition that has carried into present day.\n\nEggnog is classically made using eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cinnamon, cloves, star anise, or grated nutmeg are typically added for warming flavor and garnish, and you can experiment with rum, whiskey, or brandy as an alcoholic component.\n\n## Tips to make the perfect eggnog\nDon't feel as though you have to choose a single spirit for eggnog. Instead of exclusively favoring bourbon, rum, or brandy, this eggnog recipe calls for all three, resulting in a festive, complexly flavored drink whose spirit-forward components can stand up to the heft and weight of the rest of the drink. To get the most out of the egg, cream, and sugar base and ensure no separation occurs, you'll need to put together a makeshift double boiler (in this case, a bowl and a saucepan), and be prepared to whisk.\n\nEggnog is essentially a custard in beverage form. Save for the booze, the ingredients are the same as what's in a high-quality French-style ice cream. While store-bought varieties tend to rely on fewer eggs, leaner dairy, and the addition of stabilizers to achieve the drink's signature rich, creamy texture, homemade eggnog leans solely on whole eggs, milk, and heavy cream.\n\nKeep Screen Awake\n\n## Ingredients\n1\/2x\n\n1x\n\n2x\n\nOops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it.\n\n- 6 large eggs, separated\n- 3\/4 cup sugar, divided\n- 3 cups milk\n- 1\/4 cup bourbon\n- 2 tablespoons dark rum\n- 2 tablespoons brandy\n- 1 cup heavy cream\n- 1\/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg\n\n## Directions\n1. ![Ingredients to make homemade eggnog]()\n   \n   ![Ingredients to make homemade eggnog](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/UTxMmX2ZBKeB-8vgCrRgpGWC4gc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-ingredients-c64d7794c8344b58a58606526430ff5c.jpg)\n   \n   Julia Hartbeck\n   Gather the ingredients.\n2. ![A large glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, with a whisk mixing egg yolks and sugar]()\n   \n   ![A large glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, with a whisk mixing egg yolks and sugar](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/bLLQYSabwcJdUI0BKhTsVR1JhK4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-01-d3f6795f2f284f11b2c6960173ebc6b4.jpg)\n   \n   Julia Hartbeck\n   Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add 1\/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the sugar and whisk over low heat until pale yellow and thick, about 5 minutes.\n3. ![A large glass bowl with beaten egg yolks and sugar mixture with milk, bourbon, rum, and brandy]()\n   \n   ![A large glass bowl with beaten egg yolks and sugar mixture with milk, bourbon, rum, and brandy](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/wFsxKKqPg7krvnVXsYiNqkWkJMY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-02-dce047ecedce45f6bfa4cea28687a406.jpg)\n   \n   Julia Hartbeck\n   Whisk in the milk, bourbon, rum, and brandy and transfer to a large bowl.\n4. ![A mixing bowl with whipped egg whites and sugar, with a hand mixer]()\n   \n   ![A mixing bowl with whipped egg whites and sugar, with a hand mixer](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/9kYVNXXHctNbMC_qEVQHFWdhD4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-03-a4452cf07a6544c8ba245baac3b910f9.jpg)\n   \n   Julia Hartbeck\n   In another large bowl, whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1\/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar until very soft peaks form.\n5. ![A glass bowl with beaten heavy cream with a hand mixer]()\n   \n   ![A glass bowl with beaten heavy cream with a hand mixer](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/HZOaaB7YYuuvp-zYnbCLWfGdDdo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-05-c3864cb83d4944ac99d94c48b18e479f.jpg)\n   \n   Julia Hartbeck\n   Stir the whites into the yolk mixture. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until lightly thickened.\n6. ![A large bowl of eggnog with a spoon]()\n   \n   ![A large bowl of eggnog with a spoon](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/Lxdlqqwi5bRfyLmdPL4eEDY4T1c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-06-9a083fcfec3a4fe5921bcc7377999d57.jpg)\n   \n   Julia Hartbeck\n   Fold the whipped cream and nutmeg into the eggnog and chill thoroughly. Whisk to reblend before serving.\n\n![Eggnog]()\n\n![Eggnog](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/M8fe8cS0YZG7U3iDL8i_eRrPIwk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Eggnog-FT-RECIPE1023-ef43f76e5fef438493cc5530c5ab0b76.jpg)\n\nChelsea Kyle \/ Food Styling by Drew Aichele \/ Napkins from Atelier Saucier\n\nSave\n\nRate\n\nLoading shell for RecipesUgcThreaded1 Vue component in Globe.\n\n## Related Articles\n[![Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog]() ![Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/thmb\/MrnAflHWV9q3z2_d95a4hrnWgig=\/282x188\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/fw200712_HD_toffeeeggnog-fw200712_r_toffeeeggnog-316237fd27f645f0a813571543dfa6fe.jpg) Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog 2 hrs 15 mins](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/recipes\/sticky-toffee-pudding-eggnog)\n\n[![Tom and Jerry]() ![Tom and 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And while there's certainly nothing wrong with purchasing a carton and spiking it yourself at home, if you've never had the pleasure of homemade eggnog, you're definitely missing out.\n\nThough mixing eggnog from scratch takes a bit of extra effort, making larger batches ensures your results will last through the season, creating a treat that's perfect for gifting or sipping at home.\n\n## The origins of eggnog\nHistorians generally agree that eggnog dates to Britain around the 13th century, when members of the aristocracy often drank warm milk and eggs combined with spices and alcohol known as “posset” (not to be confused with the other, more common kind of posset, which is like a sweet, chilled pudding). The drink’s boozy profile evolved to include [sherry](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/wine\/sherry-guide) and, later, [rum](https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/cocktails-spirits\/rum). 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This recipe is easy to put together, combining bourbon, rum, and brandy with a custard base for maximum flavor and minimal effort. By [George Mahaffey](https://www.foodandwine.com/author/george-mahaffey) [George Mahaffey](https://www.foodandwine.com/author/george-mahaffey) Chef George Mahaffey is a legendary figure in hotel fine dining, having first made his mark at luxury resorts Hotel Bel Air and The Little Nell in Aspen. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 1997 for his work at The Restaurant at Little Nell and is a senior partner at the San Francisco-based RestaurantRx Consulting. [Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines](https://www.foodandwine.com/about-us-6373913#toc-editorial-policies) Updated on December 9, 2024 Save Rate Share Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 10 drinks Jump to recipe Jugs of store-bought [eggnog](https://www.foodandwine.com/best-eggnog-6833304) are easy to come by during the holiday season, and it can be hard to resist the appeal of simply purchasing a no-prep, premade winter dessert. And while there's certainly nothing wrong with purchasing a carton and spiking it yourself at home, if you've never had the pleasure of homemade eggnog, you're definitely missing out. Though mixing eggnog from scratch takes a bit of extra effort, making larger batches ensures your results will last through the season, creating a treat that's perfect for gifting or sipping at home. ## The origins of eggnog Historians generally agree that eggnog dates to Britain around the 13th century, when members of the aristocracy often drank warm milk and eggs combined with spices and alcohol known as “posset” (not to be confused with the other, more common kind of posset, which is like a sweet, chilled pudding). The drink’s boozy profile evolved to include [sherry](https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/sherry-guide) and, later, [rum](https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/rum). In the 18th century, as America settled into its status as an independent country, President George Washington’s heavily spiked eggnog quickly became a beloved holiday season beverage, a tradition that has carried into present day. Eggnog is classically made using eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cinnamon, cloves, star anise, or grated nutmeg are typically added for warming flavor and garnish, and you can experiment with rum, whiskey, or brandy as an alcoholic component. ## Tips to make the perfect eggnog Don't feel as though you have to choose a single spirit for eggnog. Instead of exclusively favoring bourbon, rum, or brandy, this eggnog recipe calls for all three, resulting in a festive, complexly flavored drink whose spirit-forward components can stand up to the heft and weight of the rest of the drink. To get the most out of the egg, cream, and sugar base and ensure no separation occurs, you'll need to put together a makeshift double boiler (in this case, a bowl and a saucepan), and be prepared to whisk. Eggnog is essentially a custard in beverage form. Save for the booze, the ingredients are the same as what's in a high-quality French-style ice cream. While store-bought varieties tend to rely on fewer eggs, leaner dairy, and the addition of stabilizers to achieve the drink's signature rich, creamy texture, homemade eggnog leans solely on whole eggs, milk, and heavy cream. Keep Screen Awake ## Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. - 6 large eggs, separated - 3/4 cup sugar, divided - 3 cups milk - 1/4 cup bourbon - 2 tablespoons dark rum - 2 tablespoons brandy - 1 cup heavy cream - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ## Directions 1. ![Ingredients to make homemade eggnog]() ![Ingredients to make homemade eggnog](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/UTxMmX2ZBKeB-8vgCrRgpGWC4gc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-ingredients-c64d7794c8344b58a58606526430ff5c.jpg) Julia Hartbeck Gather the ingredients. 2. ![A large glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, with a whisk mixing egg yolks and sugar]() ![A large glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, with a whisk mixing egg yolks and sugar](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/bLLQYSabwcJdUI0BKhTsVR1JhK4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-01-d3f6795f2f284f11b2c6960173ebc6b4.jpg) Julia Hartbeck Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the sugar and whisk over low heat until pale yellow and thick, about 5 minutes. 3. ![A large glass bowl with beaten egg yolks and sugar mixture with milk, bourbon, rum, and brandy]() ![A large glass bowl with beaten egg yolks and sugar mixture with milk, bourbon, rum, and brandy](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/wFsxKKqPg7krvnVXsYiNqkWkJMY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-02-dce047ecedce45f6bfa4cea28687a406.jpg) Julia Hartbeck Whisk in the milk, bourbon, rum, and brandy and transfer to a large bowl. 4. ![A mixing bowl with whipped egg whites and sugar, with a hand mixer]() ![A mixing bowl with whipped egg whites and sugar, with a hand mixer](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/9kYVNXXHctNbMC_qEVQHFWdhD4Y=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-03-a4452cf07a6544c8ba245baac3b910f9.jpg) Julia Hartbeck In another large bowl, whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar until very soft peaks form. 5. ![A glass bowl with beaten heavy cream with a hand mixer]() ![A glass bowl with beaten heavy cream with a hand mixer](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/HZOaaB7YYuuvp-zYnbCLWfGdDdo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-05-c3864cb83d4944ac99d94c48b18e479f.jpg) Julia Hartbeck Stir the whites into the yolk mixture. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until lightly thickened. 6. ![A large bowl of eggnog with a spoon]() ![A large bowl of eggnog with a spoon](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/Lxdlqqwi5bRfyLmdPL4eEDY4T1c=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/FAW-recipes-homemade-eggnog-step-06-9a083fcfec3a4fe5921bcc7377999d57.jpg) Julia Hartbeck Fold the whipped cream and nutmeg into the eggnog and chill thoroughly. 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Readable Markdown	Jugs of store-bought [eggnog](https://www.foodandwine.com/best-eggnog-6833304) are easy to come by during the holiday season, and it can be hard to resist the appeal of simply purchasing a no-prep, premade winter dessert. And while there's certainly nothing wrong with purchasing a carton and spiking it yourself at home, if you've never had the pleasure of homemade eggnog, you're definitely missing out. Though mixing eggnog from scratch takes a bit of extra effort, making larger batches ensures your results will last through the season, creating a treat that's perfect for gifting or sipping at home. ## The origins of eggnog Historians generally agree that eggnog dates to Britain around the 13th century, when members of the aristocracy often drank warm milk and eggs combined with spices and alcohol known as “posset” (not to be confused with the other, more common kind of posset, which is like a sweet, chilled pudding). The drink’s boozy profile evolved to include [sherry](https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/sherry-guide) and, later, [rum](https://www.foodandwine.com/cocktails-spirits/rum). In the 18th century, as America settled into its status as an independent country, President George Washington’s heavily spiked eggnog quickly became a beloved holiday season beverage, a tradition that has carried into present day. Eggnog is classically made using eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cinnamon, cloves, star anise, or grated nutmeg are typically added for warming flavor and garnish, and you can experiment with rum, whiskey, or brandy as an alcoholic component. ## Tips to make the perfect eggnog Don't feel as though you have to choose a single spirit for eggnog. Instead of exclusively favoring bourbon, rum, or brandy, this eggnog recipe calls for all three, resulting in a festive, complexly flavored drink whose spirit-forward components can stand up to the heft and weight of the rest of the drink. To get the most out of the egg, cream, and sugar base and ensure no separation occurs, you'll need to put together a makeshift double boiler (in this case, a bowl and a saucepan), and be prepared to whisk. Eggnog is essentially a custard in beverage form. Save for the booze, the ingredients are the same as what's in a high-quality French-style ice cream. While store-bought varieties tend to rely on fewer eggs, leaner dairy, and the addition of stabilizers to achieve the drink's signature rich, creamy texture, homemade eggnog leans solely on whole eggs, milk, and heavy cream.
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