The Posset

Name: The Posset
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups whipped cream; 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 2 cups milk; 3 teaspoons honey; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon grated lime peel; 1 1/2 ounces Amontillado sherry; 1/2 ounce Harveys Bristol Cream sherry; Ground cinnamon garnish

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups whipped cream
3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon saffron
2 cups milk
3 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 1/2 ounces Amontillado sherry
1/2 ounce Harveys Bristol Cream sherry
Ground cinnamon garnish

Directions

1

Combine whipped cream, sugar, saffron, milk and honey in a saucepan over medium heat, and boil 3 minutes.
2

Remove from heat.
3

Stir in lemon and lime juice, and grated lemon and lime peel.
4

Let cool 10 minutes.
5

Stir again, then strain and refrigerate until ready to use.
6

This base will make enough for 4 servings.
7

For each drink, combine the sherries with about 6 ounces of the posset base, shake with ice in a cocktail shaker, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
8

Dust lightly with ground cinnamon and serve.