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THE ART OF MIXING THEM
Brandy Sling.
(A hot-water glass.) 1 lump of sugar; 1 wine
glass of brandy; fill up with hot water. Stir
well; grate nutmeg on top. For a cold brandy
Sling, use a lump of ice and cold water.
Brandy Smash.
(A large bar glass.) % tablespoon of sugar,%
wiiieglass of water; 3 or 3 sprigs of mint, pressed
as in mint julep; 1 wineglass of brandy; fill glass
% full of fine ice. Stir well; strain into a fancy
bar glass.
Brandy Sour.
(A large bar glass.) Fill glass with ice; %
tablespoon of sugar,2 or 3 dashes of lemon juice;
a squirt of seltzer; 1 wineglass of brandy. Stir
well; strain into a sour glass; dress with fruits
as usual.
Brandy and Gum.
(A whisky glass.) 1 or 2 dashes of gum syrup;
1 or 2 lumps of ice. Place a spoon in the glass
and stir in the brandy.
Brandy and Soda.
(A large bar glass.) 1 wineglass of brandy;%
glass of fine ice; fill up with plain soda. The
above is a pleasing drink for summer
Brandy, burned, and Peach.
(A small bar glass.) 1 wineglass of brandy; %
tablespoonful of sugar; burn brandy and sugar
together in a dish or saucer, 2 or 3 slices dried
peach. Place the fruit in the glass, pour the
burned liquid over it, grate a little nutmeg on
top. The above is a Southern preparation and
often used in cases of diarrhoea.
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