Hot Milk Posset Recipe #171287
In Victorian England, children were allowed small glasses of wine at the dinner table. Alcohol was a traditional sleep aid for all ages back then. This posset was a classic drink that nannies would prepare for kids in their care who were having trouble falling asleep. Posted for Zaar World Tour II (2006)
by Charlotte J
5 min | 2 min prep
SERVES 1
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup brandy
- Heat in a saucepan the milk, lemon peel, sugar and almond extract.
- When it begins to scald, remove from heat.
- Beat egg white and add.
- Now add rum and brandy.
- Serve hot.
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