Up until the early 1600s, Scotland’s new year was March 25 but was moved to January 1 where they started to celebrate a two-day celebration called Hogmanay. Christmas may be a low-key celebration in Scotland but that does not stop them from drinking a glass (or two) of Auld Man’s Milk.

Auld Man’s Milk (Scotland)

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Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

• 6 egg large, separated
• .5 cup icing sugar
• 4 cup milk
• 1 cup rum, whisky or brandy

Garnish

• pinch nutmeg, freshly grated

Instructions

 

• Beat yolks and whites separately.
• Add the sugar to the egg yolks, whisk in the milk, then add the alcohol.
• Gently mix in the whipped whites.
• Grate nutmeg and serve in small glasses.
• Ensure that the drink is kept cold.

Keyword Brandy, egg, eggs, icing sugar, milk, nutmeg, rum, whisky