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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
To every pint of port wine allow 1 quart of boiling water, 1/4 lb. of sugar, 1 lemon, grated nutmeg to taste.
👨🍳 Method
As this beverage is more usually drunk at children's parties than at any other, the wine need not be very old or expensive for the purpose, a new fruity wine answering very well for it. Put the wine into a jug, rub some lumps of sugar (equal to 1/4 lb.) on the lemon-rind until all the yellow part of the skin is absorbed, then squeeze the juice, and strain it. Add the sugar and lemon-juice to the port wine, with the grated nutmeg; pour over it the boiling water, cover the jug, and, when the beverage has cooled a little, it will be fit for use. Negus may also be made of sherry, or any other sweet white wine, but is more usually made of port than of any other beverage.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's Negus this week, and I must say, it was a delightful journey into the past. I found the process of infusing the lemon rind with sugar to be a charming technique. The zest released its oils beautifully, and the resulting lemony sweetness was a pleasant surprise in the final drink. I used a young ruby port, as suggested, and the combination of the fruity wine, lemon, and nutmeg created a warm, comforting beverage. This recipe would be a hit with anyone hosting a cozy gathering or a holiday party. The preparation is straightforward, and the results are impressive. I served it in a punch bowl, and it was a crowd-pleaser. The next time you're looking to impress guests with a vintage touch, give Negus a try. Just be sure to have plenty of grated nutmeg on hand—the aroma alone is worth the effort.
