1903 The Bachelor Book

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Cider Punchi—Half'pint sherfy, one glass bi-andy,one bottle cider, quarter-pound sugar,and one lemon. Pare the peel of half the lemon very thin} pour the sherry upon itj add the sugar, the juice of the lemon, and the cider, with a little grated nut meg. Mix well and place on ice. When cold, add the brandy. " If your friend lends you liis manuscript poems which he says he has refrained from publishing because he has so many irons in the fire, advise him to put his poems where he keeps his irons,'—Samuel Foofc. Claret Cup. Into a large bowl put half pony of maraschino, half pony of curacao, half pony of benedictine, half pony of yellow chartreuse, the juice of six limes, two bottles of claret, one bottle of moselle, one bottle of apollinaris, half-pound of sugar,a little orange and pineapple sliced, and a few sprigs of mint- Stir very well,add a little coarse ice, and serve. Club CocKtail. Half-a-glassful of ice, two dashes of gum,two-thirds of gin,one-third of vino vermouth,two dashes of orange bitters, and one dash of green chartreuse. Stir well,strain,and serve. Home,sweet home1 Ay,there is the rub 1 Which is your home,your house or your club? Coffee and R.utn.—Break an egg in a glass and beat it up well; add a spoonful of sugar and a wineglassful of rum. Mix this up well, pour into a cup of the best Mocha coffee (hot),and add a small piece of butter. Good morrow to youf you are a happily wedded pair. O little fishes of the sea, Had I the power divine, I'd turn ye into silver cups And your sea to purple wine I