1895 The Mixicologist (First Edition) by C F Lawlor

THE MIXICOLOGIST. 112 Maraschino originatecl with the Italians. For years the Pope sent tliis delicious liquor to ail the grandees of the world. Queen Elizabeth of Eng- land was extravagantl}' fond of it, and, as if to honor it, drank it from a goblet of gold. The basis of Maraschino is black cherries, jasmine, roses, orange flowers, etc., fermented and distilled. It is recom- mended as an anodyne against nervousness. It is extensively used in the préparation of jellies, sor­ bets, pastry, etc. Montana is prepared from the juices of plants, flowers, roots, etc., growing on the highest moun- tains of America, principally the Rockies and Alle- ghanies. It is a powerful digestive, suitable for everybody, but principally for the aged and debili- tated. It should generally be taken after dinner. Curaçao, dub (sweet) and sec (dry), also triple sec, has for its basis the peel of the young bitter orange growing generally in the island of Curaçao, a possession of Holland, off South America. It is a digestive, and is used as a préventive against fever. It is white or green in color. Anisette is recommended for the cure of flaïu- lency, colic, etc. The aroina and flavor of this deli­ cious, ancient, and popular liquor is obtained from annis seed.