1884 How to mix drinks. Bar keepers' handbook (1884)

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a spoon, grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve with a small bar spoon. MKDFORD RUM SMASH. (Use large bar glass.) One-half tablespoon of sugar, dissolved in half wine glass of water; Three to four sprigs of mint. Press the mint well in the sugar so that the essence of the mint is extracted; One wine glass of Medford rum Fill glass witli fine shaved ice; Mix well, strain in fancy sour glass, with fruit, and serve. HOT GIN SLING-. (Use hot water glass.) One lump of loaf sugar, dissolved in a little hot water; One wine glass of Holland gin; Fill up the glass with hot water; Mix well with a spoon, grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve. Four to five dashes of lemon juice; One-half tablespoon of sugar; One squirt of syphon seltzer, dissolve well with a spoon; One wine glass of brandy; Fill glass with fine ice; Mix well, strain in fancy sour glass, ornament with fruit, and serve. PORT WINE FLIP. (Use large bar glass.) One-half tablespoon of sugar; BRANDY SOUR. (Use large bar glass.)