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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.

In the late 17th century, nutmeg and nutmeg graters became associated with drinking punch, at that time a fashionable alcoholic beverage. 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.

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

References

1. "Nutmeg Graters". CooksInfo. 18 February 2007. Updated 18 February 2007. Web. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
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.
3. Victoria and Albert Museum. "Nutmeg grater by Robinson and Phipps". Retrieved 20 November 2012.
4. Mautone, Nick; Stets, Marah (2004). Raising the Bar: Better Drinks Better Entertaining. New York: Artisan. p. 20. ISBN 9781579652609.

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