1860 Oxford Night Caps

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Lambs Wool was anciently often met witb in Ireland,® but is now rarely heard of in that country, having been entirely super seded by the more intoxicating liquor called Whiskey. Recipe. Mix the pulp of half a dozen roasted apples with some raw Sugar, a grated nut meg, and a small quantity of ginger. Add one quart of strong ale made moderately warm. Stir the whole well together, and, if sweet enough, it is fit for use. This mixture is sometimes served up in a bowl, with sweet cakes floating in it.

Brand's Popul. Antiq. i. 321.