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The lemon posset originated in medieval England, where it was initially circulated as a hot drink. Milk or cream was curdled with ale or sherry and flavored with spices to be used as a remedy. Possets are so deeply rooted in British history that even William Shakespeare (1564-1616) mentioned them in his plays. Interestingly, in the tragedy »Macbeth«, Lady Macbeth plans to poison King Duncan with the help of a posset.
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