Nutmeg grater

A nutmeg grater, also called a nutmeg rasp, is a device used to grate a nutmeg seed. Nutmeg graters are normally metal, cylindrical or half-cylindrical, the surface perforated with small rasped holes. The nutmeg is passed over the surface to grate. The grater may be combined with a compartment for storing the nutmeg seed between uses.^[1]

In the late 17th century, nutmeg and nutmeg graters became associated with drinking punch, at that time a fashionable alcoholic beverage.^[2] Through the 18th century, it was the fashion for men to carry nutmeg in a pocket-sized silver container equipped with a grater in order to add freshly grated nutmeg to punch.^[3]

Nutmeg graters are a bartenders' tool, used for adding freshly grated nutmeg to hot toddies, eggnogs, and other drinks.^[4]

References

^ "Nutmeg Graters". CooksInfo. 18 February 2007. Updated 18 February 2007. Web. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
^ Davis, John D. (2002). The Robert and Meredith Green Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters. Introduction by Meredith W. Green. Williamsburg, Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. ISBN 0879352175.
^ Victoria and Albert Museum. "Nutmeg grater by Robinson and Phipps". Retrieved 20 November 2012.
^ Mautone, Nick; Stets, Marah (2004). Raising the Bar: Better Drinks Better Entertaining. New York: Artisan. p. 20. ISBN 9781579652609.

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[1] "Nutmeg Graters". CooksInfo. 18 February 2007. Updated 18 February 2007. Web. Retrieved 20 November 2012.

[Davis-2] Davis, John D. (2002). The Robert and Meredith Green Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters. Introduction by Meredith W. Green. Williamsburg, Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. ISBN 0879352175.

[V&A-3] Victoria and Albert Museum. "Nutmeg grater by Robinson and Phipps". Retrieved 20 November 2012.

[mautone-4] Mautone, Nick; Stets, Marah (2004). Raising the Bar: Better Drinks Better Entertaining. New York: Artisan. p. 20. ISBN 9781579652609.

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