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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.