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Bishop

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (19)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
7 dried Clove
2 barspoon Honey
3 fl oz Boiling water
2 1/2 fl oz Cockburn's Tawny Eyes White Port
1 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Toddy glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-heat a TODDY GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. Use a heatproof glass and PREHEAT by filling with boiling water.
  2. MUDDLE cloves in the base of shaker.
  3. Add boiling water and STIR in honey and other ingredients.
  4. FINE STRAIN into preheated glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 11.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Our quick 'n' easy take on this variation of the 18th-century Negus - reputedly a favourite of the writer Dr Johnson. The traditional recipe begins with studding an orange with cloves and roasting it in the oven.

Review

A flavoursome and warming variation on mulled wine.

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Dimal
I wonder how the original Negus would be. This was decent, with wonderful fruity port and orange, supported by warming, comforting clove and nutmeg.
score: 2

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Difford’s Shop logo
$3.20 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 10 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.

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