A Classic Holiday Cocktail Recipe

I'm sure you're feeling the holiday spirit already but drinking this festive cocktail will have you feeling downright jolly!

Whether you choose to add alcohol or not, this holiday recipe from Martha Stewart's website will surely hit the spot.

You can't go wrong with classic homemade eggnog during the holidays. Combine silky custard with 3 types of booze - bourbon, rum, and cognac.

Eggnog via Martha Stewart's website

Ingredients:

• 6 large egg yolks, plus 2 large whites

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 3 cups whole milk

• Large pinch of coarse salt

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 ounces bourbon, such as Michter's or Maker's Mark

• 2 ounces dark rum, such as Appleton Estate

• 1 ounce cognac

• Unsweetened freshly whipped cream, for serving

• Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving

Directions:

In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale yellow and thick, about 2 minutes. In a medium saucepan, bring milk and salt to a bare simmer. Whisking constantly, slowly pour hot milk mixture into yolk mixture.

Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture is just thick enough to coat back of spoon and hold a line drawn by your finger, 3 to 5 minutes.

Whisk remaining 1/4 cup sugar and egg whites in a heatproof mixer bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is warm (it should feel smooth between your fingers), 2 to 3 minutes. (For fully cooked eggs, a thermometer inserted into meringue should register 160 degrees.) Remove from heat. With a mixer on high speed, beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold into eggnog.

Pour into glasses (or a punch bowl), top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.