1899 The Mixicologist by C F Lawlor

'■'HE 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. 1 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. 1 wineglass of gin.

3 or 4 sprigs of tender mint. Put the mint in the glass, then the sugar and water; mash the mint to extract the flavor; add the gin, and fill up the glass with shaved ict; 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. Iwineglass of whiskey. Proceed exactly as directed in the last recipe.