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the addition of a little cura^oa—the quantity
varying with the effect it was intended to produce
upon the unsuspecting guest. Occasionally, at
about sunrise, boiling water was substituted for
soda-water.
Brandy S?nash,
Put into a small tumbler half a tablcspoonful of
sifted sugar, one tablespoonful of water and a wine-
glassful of old brandy ; add crushed ice, and shake
well. Put in a sprig or two of mint, with two slices
of orange on the top, and drink through a straw.
Champagne Smash.
Small tumbler, tablespoonful of sugar ; ice, and
fill up with champagne. Add mint, as in above
recipe, and serve with a straw.
Gin Smash.
Small tumbler, teaspoonful of sugar, half a wine-
glassful of water, and a wine-glassful of gin. Add
ice, mint, and a slice or two of orange. Serve with
a straw.
Whisky Smash
is made in the same way, substituting whisky
(Irish or Scotch) for gin.
Santa Cruz Smash.
Put into a small tumbler one teaspoonful of
sugar, half a wine-glassful of water, and a wine-
glassful of Santa Cruz, or white rum. Add crushed
ice, and mint. Serve with a straw.