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discover that, integrated in its editorial
economy, are a number of drink suggestions and recipes originat–
ing with patrons of the Stork and differing in more or less degree
from the nearest related and established drink. As the devising of
new and more fascinating ways of insinuating alcohol and the pleas–
ant humors that accompany its proper absorption into the human
system is by no means confined to guests, it was thought by the
author a shrewd notion to solicit some recipes by members of
the staff.
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The gustatory ruffies and flourishes in this appendix are the brain
children of various members of
Mr.
Billingsley's staff, and they are
included as evidence of its versatility
in
the practice of the useful
arts and sciences.
Most of them originate with Nathaniel Cook, the chief barman,
hut almost everyone, from Eddie Whittmer and Harry Kaye, the
captains, to Veronica Harrold, who holds hats prettily for ransom
at the door, wanted in, and here are their contributions to the prac–
tical humanities.
Cookie's secret archives contain the following:
Spiker Cocktail:
109: Appendix
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oz. green creme de menthe
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oz. imported brandy
Serve in 3 oz. cocktail glass, well chilled.
Shake well and strain.