syllabub

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Definition of syllabub in English English dictionary: A 19th century dessert derived from the drink, comprising a wineglass of sherry, 1/2 pint of cream, 4 ounces of sugar, grated lemon rind, and sometimes gelatine to set firm. (Reference: ditto Australian Colonial Cookery.); A drink dating back to the 16th century in various forms, comprising 1 part sherry to 3 parts milk, with nutmeg and optionally brandy. Served topped with clotted cream and sugar, and sprinkled with cinnamon or more nutmeg. (Reference: Australian Colonial Cookery, Richard Daunton-Fear and Penelope Vigar, Rigby, 1977, ISBN 0-7270-0189-6, page 59.); {n} a drink made of wine and milk; sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor; sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor spiced hot milk with rum or wine; {i} drink that was originally drunk in 16th century and is made by curdling milk or cream with wine or cider (sometimes spiced and sweetened); A 19th century dessert derived from the drink, comprising a wineglass of sherry, 1/2 pint of cream, 4 ounces of sugar, grated lemon rind, and sometimes gelatine to set firm; A drink dating back to the 16th century in various forms, comprising 1 part sherry to 3 parts milk, with nutmeg and optionally brandy. Served topped with clotted cream and sugar, and sprinkled with cinnamon or more nutmeg; spiced hot milk with rum or wine; a sweet food made by mixing cream with sugar and wine or fruit juice; Same as Syllabub; sillabub
syllabubs: plural of syllabub