1934 Tom and Jerry's Bartender's guide

pressed further he tells the pest to go to hell, kicks him

in the shins, and still remains entirely a gentleman-which, in spite

of a flurry of current opinion to the contrary, it is a good thing

to be.

"TAPERING OFF" DRINKS

Bishop

Gin and Italian with Sherry

Gin Rickey

Jamaica Rum Sour

Orange Gin Sparkle

Palm Beach Special

Peach and Honey

Plymouth Cocktail

AND AFTERWARDS

Before retiring, always take a large dose of Fruit Salts or other

effervescent laxative.

there is a tendency toward nausea it

should be cultivated at this time; it will be more painful in the

·morning.

1 Experiences differ on aspirin taken before retiring. That is

!something everyone must learn for himself.

Try to impress upon your mind that you

mmt not

go to sleep

fwhile your head is whirling. The penalty is a hangover. Drink

!quantities of water and hot coffee and keep moving; take violent

exercise if you can. An extremely hot bath is also recommended,

though it induces drowsiness.

Another successful antidote for imprudent drinking is a series

jof long' and very deep breaths. Fill your lungs completely, but

rather slowly. The amount of alcohol one can work off in this

way is surprising.

For hiccups: First, a drink of water. Then, if necessary, the

traditional ten slow sips. Finally, the remedy tJf holding the breath

as long as is conveniently possible.

THE MORNING AFTER

Take slowly the following breakfast:

A Little of the Hair of the Dog that Bit You.

2. One pint of milk.

3. A half-pint of sauerkraut or tomato juice.

4. A cup of black coffee to which has been added one teaspoon

,of spirits of ammonia.

the case is not so serious, consisting merely of a slightly dazed

feeling and a suggestion of a headache, after some Fruit Salts, or

!other mila and prompt cathartic, a hot and cold shower, and a

!toothbrush, take the following: