ORANGE FLAVORED EGGNOG

 INGREDIENTS

• 24 oz whole milk 3 cups
• 8 oz heavy cream 1 cup
• 7 oz granulated sugar 1 cup
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt I use Morton's.
  Shoot for 1 1/2 grams if using a different type of salt
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 3-5 whole cloves (depending on how much you like clove. You can also leave it out if you want)
• 5-7 whole allspice berries
• zest of 1 orange
• 2 whole eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• ¾ cup spiced rum (I used Captain Morgan's)
• ¼ cup orange liqueur (I recommend Cointreau for its pronounced candied orange peel flavor)
• 8 oz heavy whipping cream 1 cup INSTRUCTIONS

  Infusing the Dairy

  • Heat milk, the first amount of cream, sugar, salt. spices, and zest over medium heat until very warm.
  • Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Taste, and decide if you want the spices to steep a bit more or not. Your call.

  Making the Base

  • When you like the flavor of your milk base, strain out the spices and the zest and return the milk to the pot.
  • Whisk in the eggs and yolks and heat, whisking constantly until steaming and slightly thickened,
    165F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Strain again to get out any stray bits of cooked egg and then stir in the spiced rum and orange liqueur.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours u to 3 days To Finish and Serve
    • Whip the second amount of whipping cream to soft peaks and whisk into the eggnog. Serve cold, and garnish with a bit of grated nutmeg and/or ground cinnamon.