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1 jigger dry gin

or

'' .'

sloe gin,

rum,

rye whiskey,

bourbon whiskey,

Vz lime—^juice and pulp

seltzer water

Mix in the 6 or 8 ounce highball glass in which it is to be served.

Fill with crushed ice and squirt on the seltzer or other sparkling

water. Remember the lime pulp is left in the glass.

Rickeys must have lime juice in their composition,

whether they are made with dry or sloe gin, Cuban type

rum, rye or Bourbon whiskey. Use plenty of ice cubes

when mixing, don't fail to include the squeezed-out lime

pulp, and liven with seltzer water. Any of the waters

which do queer things to your nose will answer.

All we know about the naming of this simple, satisfy

ing summer drink which comes to us in a tall glass with

clinking ice, is that it was named for a certain Colonel

Joseph Rickey. Another allegation is that he was a

naember of Congress!

State Street Cocktail

1 jigger unsweetened pineapple juice

1 lemon—^juice only

Yz lime—^juice only

1 jigger dry gin

1 white of egg

2 teaspoons sugar

sugar with the gin and pineapple juice imtil dissolved. Add

juice of the lemon and lime. After placing in shaker with plenty

of ice lumps, add the white of egg—remembering that one egg

wiu do for a dozen portions. Shake vigorously, as with all drinks

containing egg white. Serve in clear crystal glasses. This drink

IS as pleasant to the eye as to the palate with its pale amber color

collar of foam.

This is the author's favorite warm weather cocktail. He

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