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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This drink was created by colonel Francis Negus in the early 18th century. Jerry Thomas remarked in his book How to Mix Drinks, published in 1862, that it is A most refreshing and elegant beverage, particularly for those who do not take punch or grog after supper. - Ingredients:
2 ounces port wine |
1 ounce bordeaux wine (claret) |
1 ounce burgundy wine |
1 teaspoon brandy |
2 ounces water |
1 lemon, thinly sliced in rings |
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated |
1 teaspoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Gently heat all the ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. Strain into a heat-proof goblet when hot.
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