DRINKS 

EGG NOG

This is a Scandinavian family recipe. It can be diluted down with lemonade or soda water.
Although this is a festive winter drink, it can be prepared for any occasion.

Serves 6
Preparation time: 10 min



INGREDIENTS:

• 2 fresh eggs, separated in to whites and yolks
  
• 40 gms sugar or 2 tblsp maple syrup
  
• 100 ml cream
  
• 500 ml milk
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 100 ml vodka or brandy
  
• nutmeg
  

METHOD:
Beat the two egg yolks until light and fluffy.
Add sugar and continue to beat.
Beat the two egg whites (separately) until light and fluffy
Heat the milk to simmering point.
Add the milk to the eggs and sugar, put back on the heat with vanilla essence and brandy.
Fold in the egg white.
Ladle in to small glasses, grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg on top and serve.



DINAH’S ‘MULLED WINE’

A student favourite for parties and for Christmas, of course.
Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 litre good red wine
  
• 1 litre orange or apple juice
  
• 100 ml vodka or brandy
  
• 1 orange or 2 clementines, sliced
  
• 100 gms sultanas
  
• 100 gms flaked almonds
  
• 4 sticks of cinnamon
  
• 12 whole cloves
  
• Small pinch of black pepper
  

METHOD:
The wine and brandy should be ‘steeped’ with the fruit and spices at room temp overnight. 
The addition of the fruit juice turns this in to a 'northern European' version of winter sangria.
Heat the ‘steeped’ wine and fruit juice to simmering point half and hour before serving.



NON ALCOHOLIC ELDERFLOWER ‘REFRESHER’

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 litre sparkling water or tonic water
  
• 200 ml of elderflower cordial
  
• juice of 1 lemon or lime
  
• small bunch of mint
  
• 200 gms of fresh or frozen berries
  
• 500 ml of crushed ice
  

METHOD:
Crush the mint before adding to all the rest of the ingredients.
You can let all but the ice steep in advance. 
Then add the ice a few minutes before serving.

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