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This was on the bar at every establishment in New York City during the holidays in the Gay Nineties. Ingredients:
12 fresh eggs, separated |
3 pounds granulated white sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
2 ounces añejo rum |
1 1/2 ounces brandy |
1/2 ounce añejo rum |
3 or 4 ounces boiling water |
freshly grated nutmeg, for dusting |
Directions:
1. For the batter: In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until they are thin as water, adding the sugar while beating. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the spices and rum to the yolks. Mix in the stiff whites and stir until the mixture is the consistency of a light batter. (1 teaspoon of cream of tartar or 1/4 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda will prevent the sugar from settling to the bottom of the batter.)
2. For the drink: Put the batter in the bottom of a ceramic mug, add the spirits and the boiling water and stir. Dust with nutmeg and serve.
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