1876 Bar-Tender's Guide by Jerry Thomas

''JEEKY TUOMAS"" OWN DECANTER BITrEES. 77

BLTXE BLAZEE.

classic name, bnt it tastes better to the palate than it sounds to the ear. A beholder gazing for the fu'st time upon an experienced artist, compounding this beverage, would naturally come to the conclusion that it was a nectar for Pluto rather than Bacchus. The novice in mixing this beverage should be careful not to scald himself. To be come proficient in throwing the liquid from one mug to the other, it will be necessary to practise for some time with cold water.

198. "Jerry Thomas'" own Decanter Bittera.

lb. ofraisins. 2 ounces ofcinnamon. 1 do. snake-root.