1891 Drinks à La Mode by Mrs de Salis

DRINKS A LA MODE

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with the thin rind of a lemon, and just give one grate of nutmeg.

Night Cap.

Simmer half a pint of ale, and when on the point of boiling pour it out ; grate half a nutmeg into it, and add a teaspoonful of moist sugar and two tablespoonfuls of brandy. Night Cap (Sleeping). Sweeten some boiling milk, flavour with a few drops of essence of vanilla (or lemon if preferred), and pour in some soda water.

Oxford Mixture.

Take half a tumblerful of tea, sugar, and milk ; add a slice of lemon, a wineglassful of new milk, and the same of rum or brandy ; beat up a new- laid egg and add it to the rest whilst warm.

Sportsman*s Drink.

Beat the yolk of an egg with a tablespoonful of hot gin and a teaspoonful of syrup, and divide into tumblers, and fill each with boiling water.

Wassail Bowl.

One quart of hot ale, half a bottle of sherry, the juice and peel of a lemon, two well-roasted apples.