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drink by the simple expedient of using fine vintage Cognac or as
a more modest arrangement by the infusion
in
its economy of a
California brandy. Except to the very exacting and financial taste,
an entirely acceptable Stinger can be made
if
thoroughly chilled
with Christian Brothers brandy.
Stinger:
I% oz. brandy
1
%
oz. white creme de menthe
Shake and serve in 3 oz. cocktail glass.
Ray Bolger is fond of a particular ve!sion of Scotch and soda to
which he refers as a Bolger Over or Spooner Splash which requires
the following ingredients:
·
Bolger Over:
2 oz. Scotch whisky
2
oz. club soda
I inch Jack Spooner's thumb
The virtue of the drink, which must be served by Jack Spooner
in person, lies in the flavor derived from his thumb in the glass,
giving it a peculiar piquancy not available anywhere else.
From the Stork's own bar book come:
Derby Cocktail:
Habaneros:
75:
Night
2
oz. gin
%
oz. peach brandy
2
sprigs mint
1
I
Shake well and serve
in
3
oz. cocktail glass.
2
oz. Mexican rum
juice of half lime
4
dashes grenadine
Shake and serve in
3
oz. cocktail glass.