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

GIN SMASH. (Use largo bar glass.)

One-half tablespoonful of sugar; Three or four sprigs of mint, dissolved with a little water until essence of the mint is extracted ; Fill three-quarters of fine ice; One wine glass of Holland gin; Mix well, strain in fancy sour, dress with fruit and serve.

MEDFORD RUM PUNCH. (Use large bar glass.

One small tablespoonful of sugar; Three or four dashes of lemon juice well dissolved in a little water; Fill glass with fine ice One and one-half wine glass of Medford rum; Mix well, dress with fruit in season and flavor with Jamaica rum, then serve with straws. HOT RUM. (Use hot water glass.) Two lumps of loaf sugar dissolved with a little hot water; One wine glass of Jamaica rum Fill balance with hot water; Mix well with a spoon, grate a little nutmeg, then serve.

STONE FENCE. (Use whiskey glass.)

One wine glass of whiskey; Two small lumps of ice;