If you’ve never heard of a syllabub or a rattle-skull, you can blame your grade-school history teachers—according to author Corin Hirsch. These colonial-era cocktails, including the dreamy syllabub topped with frothy egg whites, serve up an impressive dose of history. And, we hear they taste pretty good too! (Intrigued? Next time you’re here, stop by the King’s Arms Tavern and try our dessert syllabub, below, for yourself.)
Read more: 5 Colonial-Era Drinks You Should Know via Serious Eats
Have an affinity for colonial-era drinks? Learn more about how beer was made and consumed in the 18th century or try a modern spin on seasonal cider with our ginger-pumpkin version.
Matt says
I think you have a broken link or you forgot to include it. It was a nice tease but it lacked a way to get to the meat.
Jessica Hann says
Sorry about that, Matt! Somehow we lost the link. It is back up, under “read more.”