At a Glance
Category: Beer Cocktails
Glass: Mug
Garnish: Ground nutmeg
Ingredients
- 10 oz warm ale
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of nutmeg
Method
Whisk egg with sugar, slowly temper in warmed ale while whisking, and serve warm.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Mug
Garnish: Ground nutmeg
Background & History
A historical warm beer drink dating to 17th- and 18th-century England, part of the broader 'flip' cocktail family.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Beer Cocktails.