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mixture from one mug or glass into another several times be
fore serving, but an amateur probably will have to be con
tent with drinking it after a thorough spoon stirring. Grated
nutmeg on top isn't a necessity but it adds to the enjoyment
of the drink.
Tom and Jerry also may be served cold if desired, using
shaved ice and filling goblet with vichy,seltzer or carbonated
water.
CHAMPAGNE VELVET
Here's another delightful drink, simply made of equal
parts of very cold Porter and Champagne,for aslarge or small
a party as requires entertaining. Stir gently and serve at
once, very cold.
KNICKERBEIN
So far as can be traced, this drink originated (under a
different name)during the days when the old Dutch patroons
ruled Manhattan Island. Made up like a pousse cafe, in a
Sherry glass, one third is composed with Vanilla Cordial on
which is floated carefully the yolk of a fresh egg. This in
turn is covered with Benedictine, then a third portion of
Kuemmel tops the mixture in another layer. Into center
drop two drops of Angostura Bitters. Sip layer after layer
carefully, swallowing yolk last.
BRANDY MINT SMASH
There are several variations of the Brandy Smash, but
this is myfavorite:Two ounces of Cognac Brandy poured on
thinly shaved ice in a goblet. Two sprigs of bruised table
mint (or, if you are unable to get fresh mint, a teaspoon of
Creme de Menthe Cordial)now go into the glass with"gum"
to suit taste. (I use a tablespoonful). A dash of Arrack com
pletes the ingredients. Stir well in the ice and strain off into
a Sherry glass. Crown with fruits you like and sip.
Using this formula, with or without the mint, you may
also make Gin Smash,Rum Smash, Whisky Smash,or any
other liquor smash you choose to caU it, by merely sub
stituting the liquor you want for the brandy.