Anutmeg grater, also called anutmeg rasp, is a device used to grate anutmeg 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 drinkingpunch, 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 tohot toddies,eggnogs, and other drinks.[4]
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