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PITNCII GRASSOT.
43. Rocky Mountain Punch.,
(For a mixed par^ of twenty.)
(From a recipe in the possession of Major JamesFoster.)
This delicious punch is compounded as follows:
5 bottles ofchampagne.
1 quart of Jamaica rum.
1 pint of maraschino.
6 lemons, sliced.
Sugar to taste.
IVfiY the above ingredients in a large punch-bowl,then
place in the centre ofthe bowl a large square block ofice,
ornamented on top with rock candy, loaf-sugar, sliced
lemons or oranges,and fruits in season. This is a splendid
punch for New Tear's Day.
44. Punch Grassot.
(The following recipe was given by M.Grassot,the eminent French comedian of
the Palaii Royal, to Mr. Howard Paul, the celebrated "Entertainer," when per
forming in Paris.)
1 wine-glass ofbrandy.
5 drops of Cura9oa. ,
1 do. acetic acid.
2 teaspoonfuls ofsimple syrup.
1 teaspoonful ofsyrup of strawberries.
J- ofa pint of water.
The peel ofa small lemon, sliced.
Miv,serve up with ice, in large goblet, and, if possible,
garnish the top with a slice of peach or apricot. In cold
weather this punch is admirable served hot.