Classic Sunset Holiday Dishes: Praline Eggnog – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
• 6 cups whole milk, divided
• 3 cinnamon sticks, each 2 1⁄2 in. long
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 12 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 pt whipping cream
• Nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
• Rye whiskey or bourbon (optional)