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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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