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 lastly, let the whites float on top, and ornament with colored sugars. Cool in a tub of ice, and serve.

 

Take 1½ tea-spoonful of fine white sugar.

1 fresh egg.

2 or 3 small lumps of ice.

2 wine-glasses of Sherry wine.

Fill the glass with rich milk, shake up until the egg is thoroughly mixed with the other ingredients. Strain the mixture into a large goblet, excluding the ice, and grate a little nutmeg on top.

 

Take 1½ tea-spoonful of sugar.

1 fresh egg.

2 or 3 small lumps of ice.

Fill the tumbler with cider, and shake well. This is a delicious drink, and was very popular on the Mississippi river in old times. It is said to have been General Harrison’s favorite beverage.

 


 * Take ½ pint of brandy (or Jamaica Rum).
 * 2 wine-glasses of Madeira wine.