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Cocktails
BIRD
So named by the
pe~son
on whom it was first tried.
"That's a bird!" he exclaimed, smacking his lips. And
"Bird" was added. to cocktail nomenclature.
BISHOP POKER
Twist two pieces Orange peel
Fill glass with fine Ice
Two-third Triple Sec Curac;ao
One-third Brandy
Two more Twisted Orange peels
Serve as Creme de Menthe Frappe
Unfortunately for the origin of this name, poker is a word
with several definitions. At one time it was an instrument
familiar in every household and used for stirring up the fire
and, occasionally, played a decisive part in domestic dis–
putes, being the first resort of the Yankee housewife in an
effort to establish authority over a husband who complained
of the cooking. Now it is sacred to what was once America's
great national indoor game. As for "Bishop", of course,
prelates of that name do not drink-at least are not sup–
posed to. On the other hand, there used to be a number of
men by the name of Bishop who, in the Waldorf Bar, some-
times gave evidence that they did.
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One-third French Vermuth
One-third Italian Vermuth
One-third Plymouth Gin
Frappe
Dash ofAmer Picon Bitters
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