Nightcap (drink)

For other uses, see Nightcap.
A Bedtime Drink by Dutch painter Johannes Rosierse (c. 1860)

A nightcap is a drink taken shortly before bedtime. For example, a small alcoholic beverage or glass of warm milk can supposedly promote a good night's sleep.[1][2]

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  2. ^ Green, Wendy (2011). "Enjoy a milky nightcap". The Greatest Guide to Slimming & Healthy Living. Greatest Guides. p. 151. ISBN 978-1-907906-00-8.