1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

— 262 — STAR COCKTAIL. (Use a large size bar glass.) Fill glass f full of fine-shaved ice; 1 or 2 dashes of gum; 1 dash of curagoa; 3 dashes of bitters (Boker's genuine only); •J wine glass of French vermouth; ^ wine glass of apple jack; Stir well with a spoon, strain into a cocktail glass, squeeze a piece of lemon peel on top and serve. SILVER COCKTAIL. (Use a large bar glass.) 1 or 2 dashes of gum: 2 or 3 dashes of orange bitters; 3 dashes of maraschino; \ wine glass of French vermouth; \ wine glass of gin; Stir up well with a spoon, strain into a cocktail glass; squeeze a piece of lemon peel on top and serve. OYSTER COCKTAIL. (Use a medium size wine glass.) 5 to 6 squirts of ketchup, enough to fill the bottom of the glass; 1 or 2 medium-size oysters; Sufficient pepper and salt to season it well; 1 small dash of lemon juice, and serve. In restaurants larger glasses are used, more oysters and the ingredients in proportion; ST. JOSEPH COCKTAIL. (Use a large bar glass.) f glass of fine-shaved ice; 1 or 2 dashes of gum syrup; 2 or 3 dashes of bitters (Boker's genuine only);