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Ric
keys
The Rickey was a hot weather and a Southern drink to
start with, but it attained a far-flung clientele and an adher–
ence in all seasons. Thirst-quenching and cooling were its
virtues, and, in the Author's experience, Southern folks, stage
people and students were its most devoted admirers.
Because they were generically rickeys, the formulas of Fog
Horn, Brookline Special and Capitol Hill were given under
this classification.
Gin.
Juice of 1/2 lime; 1 drink of Gin; use highball glass; add
Seltzer.
Whiskey.
Same as above, using Whiskey instead of Gin.
Brandy.
Same as above, using Brandy instead of Whiskey.
Rum.
Same as above, using choice of Rum instead of Brandy.
Circus.
Plain Gin Rickey, adding a dash of Grenadine Syrup.
Gin Buck.
1/2 lemon; 1/2 orange juice; 1 drink of Gin; use highball
glass;
fill
glass with Ginger Ale.
Fog Horn.
.Juice of 1/2 lime; leaving
~e
in. glass add a drink of
Gm; use a highball glass;
fill
with Gmger Ale.
Brookline Special.
Juice of 1/2 lime; 1 drink of
~in;
?dd
a little Grenadine
syrup; use highball glass ; fill with Gmger Ale.
Capitol
Hill.
Use a highball glass; juice o.f 1/2 lime with .rind; 3
o~
4
sprigs of Mint; crush Mint with spoon; 1 dnnk of Gm;
fill
glass with Ginger Ale.
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