Holiday Eggnog

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/2 c sugar
2 c milk
1 bottle beer
1/4 c brandy
1 c whipping cream

Instructions

Nutmeg Beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until very thick. Gradually stir in milk, beer, and brandy. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar, continuing beating until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into yolk-beer mixture. Chill. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream. Serve in small punch cups, sprinkled with nutmeg. Makes 6 cups, or 12 half-cup servings.