1903 The Flowing Bowl by Edward Spencer

58 THE FLOWING BOWL Beat well together in a jug, four eggs with a quarter of a pound of sifted sugar ; then add by degrees, stirringall the time, two quarts of old Burton ale, and half a pint of gin ; pour backwards and for wards from one jug to another, and when well frothed serve in tumblers. Gratea little nutmeg atopof each portion. This is one of the best " nightcaps" I know—especially after you may have been badger- hunting, or burgling, or serenading anybody on Christmas Eve. Ruinfustian. Beat up in a jug, the yolks of two eggs with a tablespoonful of sifted sugar; then take half a pint of old Burton ale, one wine-glass of gin, one wine glass of sherry, a little spice and lemon rind. Let the ale, wine, and gin, mixed together come to the boil, then pour in the egg mixture, whisking rapidly ; serve hot, with a little nutmeg grated atop. Such compound drinks, into which ale enters as Shandy-gaff require no mention here. Suffice it to mention that this gaff has for many years been the favourite beverage of those who go up the river—there is but one river in England in boats, whether schoolboys, or of riper years. In Stock Exchange circles champagne is occa sionally substituted for ginger-beer, but this is a combination in which I have no implicit belief j although champagne and Guinness's stout make an excellent mixture. Stout and bitter, other wise known as Mother-in-law^ and old-and-mild, for which the pet name is