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GIGGLE WATER
i88. FRENCH METHOD OF SERVING
ABSINTHE
(Use Champagne glass standing in a bowl)
Take i pony-glass of Absinthe
Let the water drip, as directed in the preceding recipe,
until the glass is full, and a very little runs over into
the bowl.
189. ROCK AND RYE
(Use small bar-glass)
Take i tablespoonful of rock-candy syrup
I wine-glass of rye whiskey
Stir them together thoroughly, and serve.
This is often prescribed for a cold.
190. STONE FENCE
(Use large bar-glass)
Take i wine-glass of Bourbon or rye whiskey
2 or 3 small lumps of ice
Fill up the glass with sweet cider.
191. BRANDY COCKTAIL FOR BOTTLING
Take 5 gallons of spirits (70 per cent)
2 gallons of water
I quart of gum syrup
pint essence of Cognac
I ounce of tincture of cloves
I ounce of tincture of gentian