Locomotive Recipe
The Locomotive 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. The yolk of 1 egg, 1½ tablespoonsful of Honey, 2 tablespoonsful of Curacao, 2 wine glasses of Claret. Mix well with a spoon, then put it on the fire until it boils. Add a few cloves, sprinkle with nutmeg, and serve.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Curacao
- 4 oz (120 ml) Claret wine
- Cloves
- Nutmeg (grated)
Instructions
Mix egg yolk, honey, Curacao, and Claret in a pan. Heat until boiling, add cloves, sprinkle nutmeg on top, and serve.
