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In A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge invites his overworked clerk, Bob Cratchit, to share a bowl of Smoking Bishop, signaling his changed heart and renewed generosity. This drink, described as a hot punch, is among many traditional winter beverages that bring warmth and cheer to the season. The recipe we'll follow originates from Apician Anecdotes or Tales of the Table Kitchen and Larder, penned in 1836 by Dick Humelbergius Secundus. This makes it one of the earliest known recipes, predating Dickens’ famous tale by just a few years.

The Ingredients of a Classic Smoking Bishop

Creating a Smoking Bishop isn’t overly complicated, but it does involve a delightful mix of ingredients, which include:

• Citrus fruits (typically lemons or oranges; Meyer lemons are a great choice)