🍸Egg-Nog - Classic Cooked

Beat together 6 eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large saucepan. Stir in 2 cups milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and reaching 160°F. Remove from heat, add 2 more cups milk and 1 tsp vanilla, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve in a pitcher, adding optional garnishes like chocolate curls, cinnamon sticks, or flavored spirits.