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86

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