Negus – Victorian Mulled Wine

Negus was a mulled wine that was often served to children in Victorian England at dinner and at parties.

Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, which was published in 1861, has a recipe for Negus to be served at the birthday party of a child. Here are the ingredients:

• One pint of port wine
• One quart of water
• A quarter of a pound of sugar
• One lemon
• Grated nutmeg - amount as desired