Warm ale with cloves, sweet spices, apple and sugar. Widdicombe Fair used to advertise ginger wine, c1930 Image: Unknown The original source of this receipt isn’t known. Can you help? [email protected] 2 pints of ale 5 cloves 1 large red eating apple large pinch of ground mixed spice large pinch of ground nutmeg 3 level teaspoon sugar Heat the ale gently, without boiling. Stir in the spices and sugar. Slice the apple and float in the drink just before serving hot. See also: Widecombe Gingerbread |
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