1876 The Bar-Tenders' Guide or How to Mix all kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks by Jerry Thomas

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43. Rocky Mountain Punch.

(Tor a mixed party oftwenty.)

(IVom a recipe In the possession ofMajor James Foster.)

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This delicious punch is compoxinded as followa: 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, loaf-sugar, sliced lemons or oranges,and fruits in season. This is a splendid punch for New Tear's Day.

44. Punch Grassot.

(Tho fo/luwlng recipe waa given by M.Grassot,the eminent Froncb >cian ol the Palais Boyal^ to Mr. Howard Paul, the celebrated "Entertainer,"•when per forming In I-arls.)

1 wine-glass of brandy. 5 drops of Curagoa. 1 do. acetic acid. 2 teaspoonfuls ofsimple syrup. 1 teaspoonful ofsyrup ofstrawberries. 1 ofa pint of water. The peel ofa small lemon, sliced.

Mix,serve up with ice,in large goblet, and, if possible, garnish the top with a slice of peach or apricot. In cold weather this punch is admirable served hot.