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PREFACE
AND GENERAL DIRECTIONS, ETC.
This Manual will be fotind to contaifi Recij)es
for the best Summer and Winter Drinks, both
British and Foreign, including the so-called
' American Drinks.'
The authors know by
experience that there are few who are familiar
with the best way of making these Drinks;
but if the instructions here given are faith
fully carried out, the result will be found to
be quite satisfactory, not only to the learner,
but also to those who wish to refresh their
memories as to the many Drinks that may
from time to time be desired.
The Recipes are written in simple language,
and showthe best, shortest, and most economical
modes of preparing the Various Drinks. For
easy reference they are grouped under various
headings, arranged alphabetically. A copious
index has also been added.