1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. boiling water
2 c. ground coffee
10 egg yolks
2 1/2 qt. milk
10 egg whites

Add sugar to boiling water and stir until dissolved. Let come to a boil. Remove from heat, add coffee, stir well. Let stand 15 minutes. Let drip through 2 thicknesses of wet cheesecloth in a strainer. Let cool.

Beat egg yolks, stir in coffee syrup slowly. Add milk. Blend well, fold in well-beaten egg whites. Pour into punch bowl. Serve in punch cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Serves 40 people.