So, you want an older cocktail? Try this one - it's been around since at least 1774 and is the precursor to sangria. Dr. Cocktail from Imbibe tells the whole story behind this old soul and I recommend the read if you have a moment. Below I've posted the standard Sangaree cocktail, but this one has dozens of variations. What can you expect? It's been around longer than the formal US government.
Sangaree
- 4 oz Ruby Port
- 1 tsp confectioners sugar
- dash of nutmeg
Shake well with ice and pour, unstrained, into an old fashioned glass. Toss in a couple lemon wheels and top with a dash of nutmeg. As I mentioned there are dozens of variations with bourbon, whiskey, scotch, Sauternes, stout, gin...you name it, it's been made into a special Sangaree.
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i want to try that now that you mention it--must be the power of suggestion
yep, that's what fathers of democracy drank. I think I'll fix myself one, too.