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Egg Wine

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Egg Wine

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Recipe Score · Tried & True

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1 egg, 1 tablespoonful and 1/2 glass of cold water, 1 glass of sherry, sugar and grated nutmeg to taste.

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Beat the egg, mixing with it a tablespoonful of cold water; make the wine-and-water hot, but not boiling; pour it on the egg, stirring all the time. Add sufficient lump sugar to sweeten the mixture, and a little grated nutmeg; put all into a very clean saucepan, set it on a gentle fire, and stir the contents one way until they thicken, but _do not allow them to boil_. Serve in a glass with sippets of toasted bread or plain crisp biscuits. When the egg is not warmed, the mixture will be found easier of digestion, but it is not so pleasant a drink.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Marcus — Kitchen Historian
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
Simple, sustaining, and surprisingly modern

I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's Egg Wine this week, and I must say, it was a delightful journey back to the Victorian era. The process of tempering the egg with hot sherry and water, then gently heating it until thickened, was surprisingly straightforward. The thing that truly delighted me was the transformation of humble sherry into a rich, velvety beverage with just an egg and a touch of nutmeg. It's a marvel how such simple ingredients can create something so comforting. This recipe is perfect for the modern comfort-seeker looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their evening routine. I served it warm, as Mrs. Beeton intended, with crisp biscuits that soaked up the mixture beautifully. The result was a soothing, aromatic drink that would be equally at home after a long day or as a cozy nightcap. Next time, I might experiment with a splash of port or Madeira for a different twist on this classic.

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