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MIXED DRINKS.
differing in degree of strength. It derives its name
from the celebrated monastery of the Grande Char
treuse, established more than eight hundred years ago,
near Grenoble in Dauphine,France, where it is manu
factured. It is an important source of revenue to the
monks, who devote it to the establishment of churches,
schools and hospitals.
Raki,(Turkish brandy,) a fermentation of dates,
gum mastic, roses, etc., is a popular stimulating drink
of the Turks. Unlike wine it is not interdicted by the
law of Mahomet. It perfumes the breath and destroys
the odor of tobacco. To it is also attributed the pi'op-
erties of hashish which produces pleasant dreams.
Le Petit Pot,the finest Spanish raisins brandied,
so named from being served in a small pot-shaped china
vessel.
SvENSK PuNSCH, the highest grade of Swedish
punch.
Tio Dubbelt Rbnadt Branvin,Swedish brandy.
Bitters, various brands in celery, tansy, cherry,
orgeat, etc., etc.
Brandies, blackberry, peach, cherry, ginger, etc.
Creme de Caee, distilled from Mocha, Java and
other coffees,usefulin punches;tonic and anti-scorbutic.
Also cremes in cacoa, vanilla, rose, etc.