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Negus

Negus

Classic

Hot port with lemon, sugar, and nutmeg.

NightcapWinterVintageWarming
5 minEasyLight

Warm, soft port with lemon brightness and a trace of nutmeg. Gentle, lightly sweet, and soothing.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Port
  • 3 oz Hot Water
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • Grated nutmeg · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.

  2. 2

    Add the port, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Top with hot water and stir gently.

  4. 4

    Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.

The Story

Negus is a hot port drink named after Colonel Francis Negus, who is said to have devised it in the early 1700s. It was a popular winter drink in Georgian England, often served at parties and children's gatherings in a weaker form.

Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Grated nutmeg