Homemade Egg Nog

• 2 cups sugar 
• ½ gal. milk 
• 2 cans evaporated milk 
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 4 eggs, separated 
• ½ tsp nutmeg 
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp vanilla, optional
• Cinnamon sticks or peppermint sticks for stirring, optional
• Sprinkle additional nutmeg or cinnamon for topping

1. Separate eggs, set aside whites. Mix together egg yolks, add 1 tsp milk and 2 cups sugar, mix well. In large pot pour ½ gallon milk only. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. 
2. Add canned milk, the egg yolk mixture, nutmeg, cornstarch and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add vanilla if using…
3. Whip egg whites and extra sugar until stiff. Spoon egg whites into egg nog. 
4. Serve with cinnamon or peppermint sticks for stirring…