1895 The Mixicologist (First Edition) by C F Lawlor

TIIE MIXICOLOGIST. Brandy Smash. (Use small barglass.)

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Take i barspoonful of sugar. 2 tablespoonfuls of water.

3 or 4 sprigs of tender mint. i wineglass full of brandy.

Press the mint in the sugar and water to extract the flavor, add the brandy, and fill the glass two thirds full of shaved ice ; stir thoroughly, and orna- ment with half a slice of orange and a few fresh sprigs of mint ; serve with a straw. Gin Smash. (Use small barglass.) Take i barspoonful of sugar. • 2 teaspoonfuls of water. i wineglass of gin. 3 or 4 sprigs of tender mint. Put the mint in the glass, then the sugar and water; masli the mint to extract the flavor; add the gin, and fill up the glass with shaved ice; stir up well, and ornament with two or three fresh sprigs of mint.

Whiskey Smash. (Use small barglass.)

Take i barspoonful of sugar. 2 teaspoonfuls of water.

3 or 4 sprigs of young mint. i wineglass of whiskey. Proceed exactly as directed in the last recipe.