Following on from our earlier post on Fezziwig's Party…
The hot, seasonal drink Negus was invented
by one Colonel Francis Negus sometime in the early eighteenth century.
The wonderful website www.greatbritishkitchen.co.uk tells us that Jerry Thomas, in his 1862 book How to Mix Drinks says that Negus is "A most refreshing and elegant beverage, particularly for those who do not take punch or grog after supper."
Here’s how to make it:
Take…
50 ml Port 25 ml Claret 25 ml Burgundy 1 teaspoon of Brandy 50 ml Water Half a Lemon, thinly sliced in rings Pinch of Grated nutmeg 1 Heaped tsp Sugar
Then…
Gently heat all the ingredients in a small saucepan.
Strain into a heat-proof goblet when hot.
(makes one serving)
Christmas 2015 With London Walks
The Amazing Old Shops Walk takes place on the 19th December – meet Judy at Green Park Station at 10:45a.mThe Christmas Lights & Seasonal Cheer Pub Walk takes place on the 19th December meet at Embankment Tube 7:15p.m
On Christmas Day there are TWO London Walks:
Walk up an appetite with The Christmas Morning 1660 Walk – meet at 11:00a.m by the big tree in Trafalgar SquareWalk off the pudding with The Christmas Day Charles Dickens Walk – meet by the big tree in Trafalgar Square at 2:00pm
A London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.
