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A 17th-century British port punch — port wine, lemon, sugar, hot water, and nutmeg. What they drank before cocktails existed. Still remarkable.
Served in a Heatproof Mug glass · Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg, lemon slice · Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
- 4 oz Tawny Port
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 oz Hot Water
Instructions
- Warm a heatproof glass or mug.
- Combine port, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Top with hot (not boiling) water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a lemon slice.