Difference between Sillabub and Syllabub

What is the difference between Sillabub and Syllabub?

Sillabub as a noun is a drink dating back to the 16th century consisting primarily of milk curdled with an alcoholic beverage or some acid such as lemon juice, which is usually then sweetened and spiced. while Syllabub as a noun is 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.)

Sillabub

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A drink dating back to the 16th century consisting primarily of milk curdled with an alcoholic beverage or some acid such as lemon juice, which is usually then sweetened and spiced.

Syllabub

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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.)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.)

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