Negus
In The Surgeon’s Mate, a funny spot where Maturin has won all the money from Jagiello, the Lithuanian cavalry officer, at cards and finds himself explaining their nautical navigation situation so expertly – “…or abaft as we say…” then a soaking Aubrey storms in for a cup of negus. Negus, this recipe adds brandy but spice some ruby port wine with a little nutmeg and a little lemon and there you go.
Patrick O'Brian, wine | bshears March 10, 2008
