At a Glance
Category: Wine & Champagne Cocktails
Glass: Heatproof mug
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Ingredients
- 4 oz port wine
- 4 oz hot water
- 1 tsp sugar
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Grated nutmeg
Method
Combine port, hot water, sugar, and lemon juice in a heatproof mug, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Heatproof mug
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Background & History
Named for 18th-century British Colonel Francis Negus, this warm port drink was long a fixture of English drawing rooms and dance parties.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Wine & Champagne Cocktails.