Hot Cider Nog

Summary
Prep time	5 min
Cook time	20 min
Source	MyRecipes.com
Yield / serves	5 1/2 cups
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup bourbon (optional)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
• Garnish: cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Whisk together first 8 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally and being careful to not let the eggs curdle, until mixture thickens and coats a spoon (about 15 minutes). Stir in bourbon, if desired. Top each serving with whipped cream. Garnish, if desired.