1895 Modern American drinks; how to mix and serve all kinds of cups and drinks

MODERN AMERICAN DRINKS.

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Medford Rum Punch. Dissolve a tablespoonful fine sugar with a little water in a mixing-glass, add the juice of half a lemon, fill the glass half-full fine ice, add one jig- ger Medford rum; mix well, strain into fancy bar -glass, and trim with fruit, or leave on ice and serve straws. Mikado Punch. Put into a mixing-glass one tablespoonful fine sugar, dissolve it with a little water, fill the glass half-full fine ice, add the juice of half a lemon, half a jigger brandy, half a jigger St. Croix rum; shake well, strain into a fancy bar-glass and orna- ment with fruit, or leave on ice and serve straws. Milk Punch. Fill a large mixing-glass one-third full of fine ice, add one tablespoonful fine sugar, half a jigger brandy, half a jigger St. Croix rum, fill up with milk; shake well, strain into a long thin punch- glass, and grate a little nutmeg on top. Mississippi Punch. In a mixing-glass one tablespoonful fine sugar, dissolve in a little water, add juice of half a lemon, half a jigger Bourbon whiskey, half a jigger Ja- maica rum, one jigger brandy, fill the glass with