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Syllabub Recipe
Here's an old English drink that dates back to the middle ages. It is popular in New England and the South United States today. In the South, it is frequently served at Christmas. You may use any combination of sherry, brandy, Cognac or substitute white wine.
Ingredients
* 3/4 cup superfine sugar (regular sugar may be used but be sure to stir until dissolved)* 3/4 cup cream sherry
* 2 tablespoons brandy or Cognac
* juice and grated rine of 1 lemon
* 1-1/2 cups lightly whipped cream
* 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Directions
1. In a 2 quart glass or metal bowl, combine rind and juice of lemon, sugar, brandy and sherry.2. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (up to 24 hours).
3. Remove from refrigerator and whisk briskly to blend ingredients thoroughly, then strain.
4. Gently fold in whipped cream, folding until evenly blended.
5. Pour into glasses and dust tops with grated nutmeg.
Makes 4 or more drinks according to size of glass used.
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