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MODERN AMERICAN DRINI\S.
Absinthe.
Absinthe is composed of the tops and leaves of
the herb artemisia absinthium, or wormwood,
which contains a volatile oil, absinthol, and a yel–
low, crystalline, resinous compound, called absin–
thin, which is the bitter principle. The alcohol
with which this is mixed holds these volatile oils
in solution.
The free use of absinthe is injuri ous. Never
serve it in any kind of drink unless called for by
the customer.
California Style Absinthe.
A mixing-glass* half full fine ice, one jigger
absinthe. Shake until very cold, strain into thin
bar-glass, fill with siphon seltzer or carbonic.
*By a mixing-glass is meant a large soda-glass, holding
twelve ounces;
it
is h andier and gives better satisfaction
than a goblet. A jigger is a measure used for measuring
liquors when mixing drinks; it holds two ounQes.
A
pony
holds half a jigger.