1898 Mixology; the art of preparing all kinds of drinks ..

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Tom Collins. One-half lemon squeezed in glass, a little sugar on a bar- spoon, a drink of Tom gin; mix well with Krause seltzer; two lumps ice; fill up with soda or seltzer; drink while foaming. Frappe de Frost Absinthe. Fill mixing glass full of cracked ice; one squirt gum, one and one-half jiggers of absinthe; shake well; strain into cock- tail glass; dash of anisette on top. Horse's Neck. Pare a good-sized lemon so that the peel will fit snugly all in one piece in a large bar glass so as to form a cavity; fail 1 same with fine ice; put in a good-sized drink of brandy or whiskey; fill up glass with imported ginger ale to suit; stir slightly; serve. Hickeys Favorite. Two lumps of ice; squeeze one-half lemon in glass, a squirt of absinthe, a squirt of curacao, a good drink of whiskey, gin, or brandy; fill up with Krause's syphon soda; stir; serve. Haywood's Pousee Cafe. Sherry glass. One-sixth raspberry syrup, one-sixth curacao (yellow), one-sixth benedictine, one-sixth chartreuse (green), one-sixth maraschino, one-sixth Cognac brandy, angostura bitters, one drop on top; set fire to brandy; squeeze lemon or orange peel on top while burning, which will produce a nice effect. N. B. Be careful the colors do not blend. Hobson's Choice. Large bar glass one-half full of ice, two squirts of syrup, one squirt of curacao, two squirts of orange bitters, one squirt of absinthe, one squirt of St. Croix, one jigger of whiskey, one squirt of kimmel; stir, strain, serve; squeeze lemon peel on top; dress with a little fruit or maraschino cherry. High Ball. Medium sized glass. A little lemon juice, a little cracked ice, a good drink of whiskey; fill up with seltzer; stir slightly; serve. Brandy, Holland gin, Tom gin, or Scotch whiskey are used also in making High Balls. Tall, thin glass.