What do you think about relishing a glass of cocktail in winter? It’s not just the summer season that's ideal for slurping on a cocktail but in fact cocktails are made for every season. However, choosing the right kind of cocktail is necessary. During a nippy weather, most people plump for wine as a glass of red or white wine helps our body feel warmer and mellow. So let's have you try a cocktail named Negus. An appealing cocktail that is blended by combining wine with hot water, lemon juice and sugar, Negus is occasionally blended with a tinge of spice and also traditionally made with a fair amount of port wine. Digging a little deeper about this cocktail tells us that it is infused with a rich history. According to a notable Irish Shakespearean scholar and editor, it was proclaimed that the initial roots of this cocktail traces back from the early 18th century, probably during the early Victorian era. The drink was named after a great British courtier named ‘Francis Negus’ who in fact invented this popular wine cocktail. Negus finds its mention in one of the greatest books of all time popularly known as ‘Jane Eyre’ written by Charlotte Bronte, who was one of the most famous writers in the world. Besides this, Negus made its appearance as a tonic in several books and novels that talked about the features, benefits and the significance of this drink. One of the novels revealed that a hot glass of Negus has amazing after-effects on our souls and body as it does wonders to our stomach ailments and also helps in providing us with warmth and energy. Making a glass of Negus is quite easy and fuss-free, here are the steps to follow.
Ingredients:
- 30ml wine ( red/white)
- 10ml lemon juice
- 20 ml hot water
- Sugar as per taste
Steps in the making-
- Take a glass and fill it with parts of wine, lemon juice and then add a wee bit of sugar.
- Then pour hot water over it. Stir and mix well.
- Ta da! Negus is ready to serve and relish.