2 cups granulated sugar
4 cups half and half
1-1/4 cups whole milk
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups bourbon, divided
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
Freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg (optional)
Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 160:. Stir in 3/4 cup bourbon. Cool; cover and chill. Combine chilled mixture and remaining 1/2 cup bourbon in a punch bowl. Gently stir in whipped cream; sprinkle with nutmeg if using.
Yield: 14 cups