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Smashes
A Smash differed from a Cobbler or Cooler by offering a
small
and short rather than a tall and long cooling drink. It
was a hot weather
drink,
and of Southern extraction, as evi–
denced by the Mint.
Yale.
Use an old-fashioned Whiskey cocktail glass ; add 1/4
loaf of sugar with a litt le water and a
few
sprigs of Mint;
crush all together; add a few lumps of ice; a small quantity
of Grenandine syrup; pour a
drink
of Gin.
Thistle
Use old-fashioned cocktail glass ; crush one loaf of sugar;
a few sprigs of Mint, with a little water ; add a lump of
ice; pour in a
drink
of Scotch; fill balance of glass with
Ginger Ale.
Mint.
Use old-fashioned glass ; add a little water and sugar;
a few sprigs of Mint; press on Mint to get flavor with
spoon; add a lump of ice and a drink of Whiskey.
Brandy.
Same as above, using Brandy instead of Whiskey.
Gin.
Same as above, using Gin instead of Brandy.
Rum.
Same as above, using Rum instead of Gin.
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