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CHAPTER IX
SUICIDE DRINKS
For Bankrupts, Jilted Lovers, Gamblers' Losing Streaks,
Examination Failures, Business Depressions and
Husbands Caught Cheating
North and South Cocktail
In shaker place one part Jamaica rum, and one part
of dry gin, juice of one orange or one half lemon, and a
dash bitters. Ice, shake thoroughly and strain into glass.
Cholera Cocktail
In a bar glass pour half a teaspoonful of Jamaica
ginger, one third brandy, one third Port wine, and one
sixth each of Cherry and Blackberry brandy. Grate nut
meg on top, and stir with spoon. Use no ice.
Tom Gin Martini
One half part of Tom gin, one half part of Italian
Vermouth, (French if you prefer dry) fill with ice, shake,
and serve with a green olive.
Planter's Punch
Use long glass. Squirt in the juice of a fresh lime, two
portions of sugar a pony of water, four portions of old
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