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Cool Tankard

Drinks
Historic

Ale, wine and brandy with citrus flavourings, including capillaire (orange syrup), herbs and spices.


Original Receipt in 'The Cook and Housekeeper's Dictionary' by Mary Eaton (Eaton 1822);

COOL TANKARD
A quart of mild ale, a glass of white wine, one of brandy, one of capillaire, the juice of a lemon, and a little piece of the rind. Add a sprig of borage or balm, a bit of toasted bread, and nutmeg grated on the top.




Original Receipt from 'The Cook's Oracle' by William Kitchiner (Kitchiner 1830)

Cool Tankard, or Beer Cup - (No. 464.)
A quart of mild ale, a glass of white wine, one of brandy, one of capillaire, the juice of a lemon, a roll of the peel pared thin, nutmeg grated at the top, a sprig of borrage or balm, and a bit of toasted bread.








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