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COBBLERS
The cobbler is, like the julep, a driuk of American
origin'an established favourite, particulary in warm
climes. It is very easy to make, but it is usual to
make it acceptable to the eye, as well as the palate,
by decorating the glass after the ingredients are
mixed. The usual recipe for preparing Cobblers is
given below. To make a Whisky Cobbler substitute
Whisky for Gin, for a Brandy Cobbler, substitute
Brandy, and so on.
Fill glass half full with cracked ice.
Add I Teaspoonful of Powdered Sugar.
Add I Small Glass of Gin (or Whisky, or Brandy,
as above).
Stir well, and decorate with slices of orange or
pineapple.
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