Cream Nectar vintage cocktail recipe

Cream Nectar Recipe

The Cream Nectar is a vintage drink recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.

Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.

Original Recipe

Use large bar glass. Fill bottom of the glass with shaved ice, 1 teaspoonful of Strawberry Syrup, 1 tablespoonful of Rose Cordial, 1 wine glass of Sherry Wine. Mix with spoon and serve.

Modern Recipe

Ingredients

  • Shaved ice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) strawberry syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rose cordial
  • 2 oz (60 ml) sherry wine

Instructions

Fill a glass with shaved ice, then add strawberry syrup, rose cordial, and sherry wine. Mix well and serve.

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