1905 The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney

Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail.

'1 ake n wliiskcy tiiinl)Ior, and put into it: One-fourth of a teaspoonfnl of sugar. 1 wo sniali lumps of ice. Two or tliree dashes of Ijitlers (Boker's genuine only). One or two dashc.s of curacoa or absinthe if rcc|uircd. One wine glas.s of whiskey. Stir up well with a spoon until the ingredients are well mixed, squeeze a piece of lemon peel on top. and serve, in the saine glass.

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