Egg-Nog - Classic Cooked (Optional alcohol Punch / Party Drink Pitcher)

In a large saucepan, beat eggs, sugar, and salt, if desired. Add 2 cups of milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from heat. Add the remaining 2 cups of milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool, several hours or overnight. Just before serving, pour into a bowl or jug. Garnish or add add-ins, if desired. Choose 1 or several of: chocolate curls, cinnamon sticks, flavoring extracts, brandy or flavored liqueur, fruit juice or nectar, ground nutmeg, maraschino cherries, orange slices, mint sticks or candy canes, plain brandy, run or whiskey, sorbet or ice cream, whipping cream, whipped. Serve immediately.

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6 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quart of milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract