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Sangarees
The Sangaree was, generally speaking, a conservative
drink,
taken by those who favored something relatively light and
mild. Its wine varieties were the most popular. In the
Author's experience it wa,s found to be principally the order
of the elderly business man, after the counters were closed in
the late afternoon.
Port Wine.
Use mixing glass with ice; a good drink of Port Wine;
1/2 teaspoonful of sugar; shake well; strain into small
glass and sprinkle Nutmeg on top.
Sherry.
Use mixing glass with ice; a good drink of Sherry Wine;
1/2 teaspoonful of sugar; shake well; strain into small
glass and sprinkle Nutmeg on top.
Brandy.
Gin.
Use mixing glass; 1/2 teaspoonful of sugar; add a little
water;
1
drink of Brandy; strain into small glass; dash a
little Port Wine on top; add Nutmeg.
Same as above, using Gin instead of Brandy.
Stone Wall or Fence.
Use highball glass with ice; a drink of Rye or Bourbon;
fill glass with Cider.
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