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FANCY DRINKS
The BonVivant's Companion
Bishop
Stick an orange full of cloves and roast it before a fire. When
brown enough, cut it into quarters and pour over it a quart of hot
port wine. Add sugar to taste. Let the mixture simmer for half an
hour.
Archbishop
Same as Bishop, substituting claret for port.
Cardinal
Same as above, substituting champagne for claret.
Pope
Same as above, substituting Burgundy for champagne.
Bottled Velvet
A bottle of Moselle; half a pint of sherry; the peel of a lemon,
not too much soasto havethe flavorpredominate;two tablespoon-
fuls of sugar; add a sprig of verbena. All must be well mixed,
strained, and then iced.
Champagne Velvet
For this drink a bottle of champagne and a bottle of porter
(both cold) must be used. Fill the goblet half full of porter and
the balancewith champagne. Stir with a spoon, slowly and care
fully, and serve.
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