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THE WORW'S DRINKS.
of rum, mix thoroughly, strain, a nd bottle for future use. Serve wit h
cracked ice.
Pulque, the warmest drink that ever trickled clown the throat of mortal
ma n, is strictly a Mexican production and has been a sta ndard beverage with
the natives of our Sister Republic ever since the beginning of their written
history.
It
is made from the juice of the cactus, and legend has it that the secret
of the great strength of pulque is in the age of the plant, only old century
plants being used. 'rhe duty of $2.35 per gallon imposed by the United States
government has been the chief r eason why this beverage has never been
introduced
n~rth
of the Rio Grande. Whenever a love-sick Mexican swain
wishes to wreak vengea nce on his hated rival he first partakes freely of this
deeoction and then he considers himself as brave as a lion.
It
is also claimed
that pulque is the grea test builder of the finest castles ever seen in the air.
A Swizzle is a famous West India n beverage, and all English-speaking
residents of those beautiful isla nds delight in partaking of this delicious
decoction.
A long glass of cracked ice, some suga r, lime or lemon juice, several
dashes of Angostma bitters aucl a jigger of the desired bra nd of liquor stirred
thoroughly with a swizzle-stick (a small stick with three prongs like a tripod),
aud filled up with club soda. An egg is sometimes added after being thor–
oughly beat en. Any kind of liquor may be used \vitb this drink.
A Panama Cocktail is an ordinary cocktail with a clash of Tobasco sa uce
added.
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