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THE BON VIVANT's COMPANION
Two ounces of honey.
A few drops of essence of
Two pony glasses of high cloves,
red Burgundy.
Proceed as directed above, and serve in large goblets
previously heated.
SARATOGA BRACE UP
Use large bar glass
One tablespoonful of fine Two dashes of absinthe.
white sugar.
One fresh egg.
Two dashes of bitters.
One wineglass of brandy.
Four dashes oflemon or lime Two or three small lumps of
juice.
ice.
Shake up thoroughly,strain into another glass,and fill it up
with seltzer water.
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WHITE PLUSH
Use small bar glass
Hand a bottle of Bourbon or rye whiskey to the customer
and let him help himself.
Fill up the glass with fresh milk.
A curious story about the origin of this drink is thus
told by the New York Herald:
"There are some mixed drinks that are standbys, and
are always popular, such as cocktails, punches and juleps;
but every little while there will be a new racket sprung on
the public that will have a great run for a time, and then
get knocked out by another. About a month ago white plush
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