1892 The flowing bowl when and what to drink (1892, c1891)

MIXED DRINKS.

180

brinks.

226. A handful of fresh tansy is infused in a bottle of gin, this be- ing the best, although other liquors may be used, too; infuse for twenty-four hours at least. One-third of a drink will be sufficient for a drink, and be a good appetizer. 227. About a dozen fresh stalks of calamus are infused in a bot- tle of gin for twenty-four hours and served like the former. It is excellent for cramps.