2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup rum or brandy
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup double cream
Garnish with grated nutmeg
Beat the egg yolks with 3 tablespoons sugar until fluffy. Stir in milk, cream and spirit.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form.
Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture.
Divide between four rocks glasses or punch or tea cups.
Garnish each with freshly grated nutmeg.