1/2 pt. heavy whipping cream
2 oz. confectioners sugar
8 tbsp. dry sherry
2 tbsp. brandy
Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
A pinch of grated nutmeg

Whisk all the ingredients together until the syllabub just holds its shape. Spoon into small glasses or chocolate cases and keep in refrigerator. Decorate with cherries or chocolate curls. Serve with Cigarettes Russes or Sponge Fingers.

Make the syllabub up to 24 hours in advance.