By Jeff Westover
Christmas of 1826 was snowy, cold and lonely for the cadets of West Point. Though called “men” they were really teenage boys — some as young as 17 — and they wanted to celebrate Christmas. Young Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederate States of America, was amongst them.
But West Point then, as [...]

Yields: 1 gallon
Ingredients:

12 egg yolks
1 lb. confectioner’s sugar
2 c. dark rum, brandy, bourbon, or rye
2 to 4 cups of liquor
2 quarts whipping cream
1 cup peach brandy, if desired
8 to 12 egg whites

Step One Preparation
Beat separately until light in color. 12 egg yolks Beat in gradually. 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar Add very slowly, beating constantly. 2 [...]

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