1876 How to Mix Drinks or the Bon-Vivant's Companion 2$50 by Jerry Thomas

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PUNCH GEASSOT.

43. Rocky Mountain Punch,

(For a mixed party oftwenty.)

(From a rocipe In tho possession ofMajor James Foster.)

Tliis delicious punch is compounded as follows: 5 bottles ofchampagne. 1 quart ofJamaica rum. 1 pint of maraschino.

6 lemons, sliced. Sugar to taste.

Mix the above ingredients in a large punch-bowl,then place in the centre ofthe bowl a large square,block ofice, ornamented on top with rock candy, loafsugar, sliced lemons or oranges,and fruits in season. This is a splendid punch for New Tear's Day.

44. Punch G-rassot.

(The following recipe was given by M.Grsssot,the eminentXfrench c^e^^lan ol the Palah Royal,to Mr. Howard Panl,tho celebrated "Brlertalner," whc» per forming In I-arls.)

1 wine-glass ofbrandy. 5 drops of Cura9oa. 1 do. acetic acid. 2 teaspoonfuls ofsimple syrup. 1 teaspoonful ofsyrup ofstrawberries. J ofa pint of water.

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The peel ofa small lemon, sliced. IVEx, serve up with ice,in lai-ge goblet, and,if possible, garnish the top with a slice of peach or apricot. In cold weather this punch is admirable served hot.