1847 Oxford night caps (4th edition)

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EGG PUNCH. One quart of cold water, the juice of six lemons and six pot oranges, four glasses of

the

liquid

a

in

calves-feet

jelly

state;

stir

whole well together ;

let it remain covered over

for half an hour ; then strain it through a hair sieve, and add to it one hottle of capillaire y two glasses of sherry, half a pint of brandy, and one bottle of orange shrub. Put some pulverised sugar and ten fresh -laid hens' eggs together, and gradually unite the two mixtures by keeping the eggs well stirred as it is poured in ; then whip it with a whisk until a fine froth rises, and if sweet enough it is fit for immediate use. This Punch should be drank as soon as it is made, for if kept any length of time it will turn sour. Omit the wine and spirits, and freeze the remainder, and a mould of ice may be obtained, equal to any in use. into a bowl, beat them well