1882 Harry Johnson's new and improved bartender's manual (1882)

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and water, until the flavor of the mint is well extracted, then take out the mint; add 1| wine glass fall of brandy; Fill the glass with fine shaved ice shake or stir well; then take out the sprigs of mint and insert them in the ice with the stem downward, so that the leaves will be above, in the shape of a bouquet; ornament with berries, pineapple and orange on top in a tasty manner ; dash with Jamaica rum, and sprinkle with a little sugar on top; serve with a straw.

FANCY WHISKEY SMASH. ( Use a large bar glass, )

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One-half table -spoonful of sugar; One-half glass of water;

3 or 4 sprigs of mint, dissolved well; Fill the glass full of tine shaved ice; 1 wine glass of whiskey ; stir well with a spoon; strain it into a fancy sour glass, ornamented with fruit and berries, and serve.

OLD STYLE WHISKEY SMASH.

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( Use a whiskey glass. One-half table-spoonful of sugar; One-half wine glass water;

3 or 4 sprigs of mint, dissolved well; Fill the glass with small pieces of ice 1 wine glass of whiskey; Put in fruit in season, mix well, and serve. 49. COLD WHISKEY SLING. (Use a small bar glass.) 1 tea-spoon of sugar; One-half wine glass of water, dissolved well; 1 or 2 small lumps of ice 1 wine glass full of whiskey; mix well: grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve.