1934 What Shall We Drink by Magnus Bredenbek

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What Shall We Drink?

BRANDY AND SHERRY EGG NOGG For an afternoon tea, there's nothing hke this nogg ad junct: You may use a tea cup to receive a well beaten egg. Stir with it one ounce of whisky or brandy and two ounces of Sherry Wine. Sweeten with one and a half teaspoons of "gum," stir well and pour on while stirring either warm or hot mUk. Cold milk is used sometimes. Top with powdered cinnamon or grated nutmeg. MADEIRA EGG NOGG Another variant is made by beating the yolk of one egg with a teaspoon of powdered sugar, adding a pinch of nut meg and stirring well with two and a half ounces of Madeira Wine. Strain into small highball glass containing one third finely shaved ice and fill to top with sweet milk. Crown with dusted cinnamon. Drink or sip, as you will, or use straws. SHERRY CREAM EGG NOGG And here's one you'll smack your lips over! Pour into a small tumbler one and a half tablespoons of Sherry Wine and add as much pure cream with one teaspoon of "gum." Mix and put in the previously well beaten and frothy white of one egg,add two tablespoons ofsnowy ice,and fill balance of glass with rich milk. Top with a pinch of nutmeg gratings. SHERRY EGG NOGG Use iced shaker, break into it one fresh egg, add a table spoon and a half of"gum,"three ounces of Sherry Wine,one ounce of brandy and shake well to mix egg into ingredients. Strain into shaved ice in tumbler, fill with milk, stirring the while,and put a dash of grated nutmeg on top. Drink or sip through straws. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'SBOWL NOGG You naturally will want a large amoimt of nogg for your Yuletide celebrations every year. So, when the gladsome holiday time comes'round, get out your big wassail bowl for