Oma's Eggnog

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   In a large jar or mixing bowl beat egg yolks and sugar until light in color.

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   The longer the better.

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   Slowly add the brandy.

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   Slowly is key, or it will curdle.

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   Split the vanilla bean and scrape it out as much as possible.

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   Add it at any point to the mixture.

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   Let mixture stand about an hour.

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   In that time it will settle.

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   Funnel into a pretty bottle (about 750 milliliter) put the whole vanilla bean in the bottle.

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    Refrigerate a couple of weeks.

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    Shake before serving.

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    Put it in a cognac glass.

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    Garnish with nutmeg.

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    I like it without but, some people will want it.

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    ENJOY!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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