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Prairie Oyster I

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1.

Ingredients

1 whole egg
1 1/2 ounces brandy
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Carefully crack the eggshell and put the unbroken egg into a 4 to 6 ounce wineglass, sour glass, or champagne saucer glass. Add the brandy, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to taste.

    Step 2

    When drinking this prairie oyster, the egg yolk should be swallowed whole.

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