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What Shall We Drink?
HOT SHERRY TODDY
Sherry Toddies never should be made cold. Fill heavy
glass tumbler one third full of Sherry Wine. Add a table-
spoonful of"gum"and fill glass with boiling hot water,being
careful to pour into center and not strike liquid against the
glass. Top with a half sUce of orange.
SLOE GIN TODDY
For hot or cold Sloe Gin Toddy,do as in others above.
ABSINTHE FRAPPE
Use small goblet. Pour in two ounces (less would be
better) of Absinthe. FiU glass with finely shaved ice and add
water till it nearly runs off. Stir and sip.
This may be modified by adding a teaspoon of "gum."
WHISKY COBBLER
In a large tumbler pour three ounces of Whisky (any
kind) and add three teaspoons of pineapple syrup and a
tablespoon of gum. Stir thoroughly, then fill glass with
finely chipped ice, topping with quarter slice of orange,
quarter shce of lemon and a couple of strawberries, rasp
berries or other fruits in season.
GIN SANGAREE
Use a small glass, conical in shape. Pour in a tablespoon
of"gum,"two ouncesofgin(a bit more if you hke it stronger),
add a tablespoon of cracked ice, stir with spoon and on top
carefully pour a tablespoon of Sherry Wine to have it rest on
top of drink, much as a pousse cafe might be served.
ROCK AND RYE
A whisky glass should be used to receive a teaspoon of
rock candy syrup and two ounces of Rye Whisky. Stir and
add a dash of lemon juice.
WHISKY AND CIDER
Into a tumbler pour two ounces of whisky (any kind),
fill glass with cold cider and stir well before drinking.