Mammy's Float

PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! (Dad and I made this by the Gallons and distributed the Christmas cheer, sans whiskey to all his friends.Who marveled at his culinary skills, all thanks to Mammy. He and I both took great pride in the goodwill and high spirits our TREASURE brought with the holiday. This was a favorite of Dad's since way before Mammy died in 1964) Years ago Mom compiled a family cook book for my eldest sister when she went off to college. What has become of the final version I don't know, needless to say its gone. However I've got Mom's notes. I'm attempting to save these recipes by posting them here. Any of Mom's special notes I'll include in parenthesis. But needless to say some of these are not complete recipes. Enjoy! I haven't made this in a long time so the yield and and cook times are based purely on my memories.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups  whole milk
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup sugar (depends on how sweet you like it I like it sweet)
• 3  eggs (well beaten)
• 1  pinch salt
•  vanilla (optional) or  nutmeg (optional) or   whiskey (optional)

Directions

1. Heat milk in the top of a double boiler until warm.
2. Add sugar and eggs.
3. Stir an mix well.
4. Cook until custard thickens and coats a spoon. (It will curdle it over cooked.However if this should happen you can make it smooth again by using a rotary beater of and on again while custard cools.).
5. Do not add any flavoring until custard is almost cool.