1903 The Flowing Bowl by Edward Spencer
STILL HARPING ON THE DRINK 163 of brandy, and fill up with crushed ice. Mix with a spoon, dash the top with port wine, and grated nutmeg. Gin Sangaree is made in exactly the same way, substituting Old Tom for brandy. Port JVine Sangaree. A small tumbler, a glass and a half of port, and a teaspoonful of sugar. Add crushed ice, shake well, strain into another glass, and dust with nutmeg. Porteree is made like ale sangaree, with the substitution of porter for ale. And in Sherry Sangaree the wine of Spain takes the place of the wine of Portugal. Slings can be made with brandy, gin, or whisky. The Americans mix a wine-glassful of the spirit with half a wine-glassful of water, a teaspoonful of sifted sugar, and a lump of ice. In England soda-water is mixed with the spirit. What we call a gin-sling is known in the United States as a yohn Collins^ but in certain regimental messes this " John" used not to be considered properly attired without
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