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MODERN
AMERICAN
DRINKS.
Absinthe.
Absinthe
is
composed
of
the
tops
and
leaves
of
the
herb
artemisia
absinthium,
or
wormwood,
which
contains
a
volatile
oil,
absinthol,
and
a
yel-
low,
crystalline,
resinous
compound,
called
absin-
th
in,
which
is
the
bitter
principle.
The
alcohol
with
which
this
is
mixed
holds
these
volatile
oils
in
solution.
The
free
use
of
absinthe
is
injurious.
Never
serve
it
in
any
kind
of
drink
unless
called
for
by
the
customer.
California
Style
Absinthe.
A
mixing-glass*
half
full
fine
ice,
one
jigger
absinthe.
Shake
until
very
cold,
strain
into
thin
bar-glass,
fill
with
siphon
seltzer
or
carbonic.
*
By
a
mixing-glass
is
meant
a
large
soda-glass,
holding
twelve
ounces
;
it is
handier
and
gives
better
satisfaction
than
a
goblet.
A
jigger
is
a
measure
used
for
measuring
liquors
when
mixing
drinks
;
it
holds
two
ounces.
A
pony
holds
half
a
jigger.