1878 American and other drinks

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AMERICAN AND'OTHER DRINKS.

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BLUE BLAZER.

Use two large silverplated Mugs with handles.

One wine glass of Scotch whiskey; one wine glass of boiling water. Put the whiskey and boiling water in one mug,ignite the liquid, and while blazing mix both ingredients by pouring them four or five times from one mug to the other. If well done, this will have the appearance of a continued stream of fire. Sweeten with one tea-spoonful of powdered white sugar,and serve in a small tumbler, with a piece oflemon.

151 BURNT BRANDY AND PEACH.

Use smalltumbler.

This drink is very popular in the Southern States, where it is sometimes used as acure for diarrhoea. One wine glass of Cognac; half a table-spoonful of white sugar; two or three slices of dried peach. Place the dried fruit in a glass, and pour the liquid over them.

152

BLACK STRIPE.

Use small tJimbler*

One wine glass of Santa Cruz rum; one table-spoonful of molasses. .This drink can either be made in summer or winter. If in the former season, mix in one table-spoonful of water, and cool with,chipped ice; if in the latter, fill up the tumbler with boiling water. Grate a little nutmeg on top in either case.

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PEACH AND HONEY.

Use small tumbler. A table-spoonful of honey ; a wine glass of peach brandy. Stir with a spoon.

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