September 30th

"'Lord Godalming, I had the honour of seconding your father at the Windham; I grieve to know, by your holding the title, that he is no more. He was a man loved and honoured by all who knew him; and in his youth was, I have heard, the inventor of a burnt rum punch, much patronized on Derby night." - Renfield (pg 268.)


Well! This is the first entry I've encountered that has mentioned a specific dish...or in this case: drink! Needless to say I was very excited! A number of recipes were yielded on the internet, all of them presumably created by enthusiasts of Dracula and Dining alike....but I decided to follow a simple rule that any gentlemen of distinction (such as myself or Arthur Godalming's father) would be inclined to follow.

One of sour, Two of sweet, Three of strong, and Four of weak.

Beyond this I added cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, anise, and additional lemon zest for seasonal flavors.

The results?

Just ask my neighbors! They all came over for a quick cup and were likely impressed and delighted by this simple, but delicious drink.