Locomotive
Wine · Irish coffee mug
A 19th-century American warmer — red wine mulled with sugar, cloves, and an egg yolk whisked in at service. Rich, warm, nearly a dessert.
| Glass | Irish coffee mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 12% |
| Category | hot |
| Flavor | warm, spiced, historic, rich |
Ingredients
- Dry Red Wine6 oz
- Egg Yolk1 piece
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Whole Cloves3 pieces
- Cinnamon Stick1 piece
- Ground Nutmeg1 pinch
Method
- Warm red wine with cloves and sugar over low heat (do not boil)
- Whisk egg yolk with a splash of the hot wine in a mug to temper
- Pour remaining hot wine over tempered yolk and whisk to integrate
- Finish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick