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SEE PACES I TO 6.

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half a pint at a time, and when the jug is nearly full,

throw in two tumblers - of Cognac brandy, and one of

old Jamaica rum.

150. Brandy Flip.

(Use small bar glass.)

I teaspoonful of sugar.

I wine-glass of brandy.

Fill the tumbler one-third full of hot water, mix, and

place a roasted cracker on top, and grate nutmeg over

it.

151. Port Wine Negus.

To every pint of port wine allow:

I quart of boiling-water,

lb. of loaf sugar.

I lemon.

Grated nutmeg to taste.

Put the wine into a jug, rub some lumps of sugar

(equal to 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; jjour 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 wine, but it is more usual

ly made of port. This beverage derives its name from

Colonel Negus, who is said to have invented it.

152. Port Wine Negus.

(Use small bar glass.)

I wine-glass of port wine.

I teaspoonful of sugar.

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Fill tumbler one-third full with hot water.

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