1878 American and other drinks

THE SMASH.

This beverage is a Julep on a small scale.

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BRANDY SMASH.

C/se smalltumbler.

Halfa table-spoonful ofwhite sugar; one table-spoonful of water; one wine glass of brandy. Fill two-thirds full of shaved ice. Use several sprigs of mint, the same as in the recipe for Mint Julep. Place two small pieces of orange on top,and ornament with berries in season.

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GIN SMASH.

Use small tumbler.

Halfa table-spoonful of white sugar; one table-spoonful of water; one wine glass of gin. Fill two-thirds full of chipped ice. Use two sprigs of mint,the same as in the recipe for Mint Julep. Lay two small pieces of orange on top,and ornament with berries in

season.

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WHISKEY SMASH.

Use small tuvibler.

Halfa table-spoonful ofwhite sugar ; one table-spoonful of water; one wine glass of Bourbon whiskey. Fill two-thirds full of shayed ice, and use two sprigs of mint,the same as in the recipe for Mint Julep.