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able for this drink. Add two ounces of ginger ale and four
teaspoons of sugar. Now add a pint of boiling water into
container while stirring briskly and serve in heat-resisting
small goblets, topped with a bit of sliced lemon. Hear those
four bon vivants smacking their hps?
MIXING A TIP TOPPUNCH
Bless my soul! Here's another oldtimer come to roost on
the crossbars of memory—the Tip Top Punch. Let's have it
at our"stag"foursome of bridge. There are times when even
the ladies are sweeter for their absence. Mix in a punch
bowl—for they're hearty, tumbler size drinks, men. First
dress bowl with cracked ice and pour in a pint of brandy,five
tablespoons of "gum," two ounces of Arrack, two teaspoons
of lemon juice strained. Add a pint of champagne, stir well
and serve in finely chipped ice,crowned with fruits in season,
and using straw or glass sippers. Don't take too much,boys,
even if you do vote it a masterpiece.
MIXING AN ABSINTHEPUNCH
Just one of these Absinthe Punches, please. Don't make
'em a habit. Remember Marie CoreUi's novel "Worm
wood"? Let it warn you to beware! Mix in shaker with
cracked ice two ounces of Absinthe, one ounce of brandy, a
tablespoonful of Orgeat syrup or cordial,the strained juice of
a half lemon,"gum" to taste and shake moderately. Pour
into thin goblet containing finely shaved ice, decorate with
fruit in season and sip slowly.
HOT WHISKYPUNCH
For a simple hot punch on a cold day, or in case of ill
ness, this Whisky Punch is easily made up: Into heat re
sisting tumbler pour one wine-glass of whisky(Rye,Bourbon,
Scotch or Irish) and add two lumps of sugar and a quarter
teaspoon of lemon juice. Fill glass with hot water, stir well
and on top let a half slice of lemon float. Substitute brandy
for whisky if you wish.