1906 A Bachelor's Cupboard

A BACHELOR'S CUPBOARD A Dissertation on Drinks the truly temperate mariner who steers the middle course Is the only one worthy of the name; his conduct fits the word. What mental lubricator can equal a choice drink? It calls forth jest and song, It stimulates eloquence and awakens wholesome mirth. Then '' let us eat, drink, and be merry, for to-morrow we die." A painter who lacks skill In mixing his colors spoils many a good canvas. So It Is with the concocter of drinks. Be his materials never so numerous and pure, If he lacks skill as a compounder; for he will not only mar good Ingredients, but disappoint a company. To avert so sad a calamity Is the mission of this chapter, In which divers delectable drinks are given, with direc- tions for their mixing. drinks too little ;

''Drink in the morning staring — Then all day be sparing."

ABSINTHE Into a goblet of shaved Ice put two dashes COCKTAIL of maraschino, one dash of orange bitters, and one pony of absinthe. Stir well, strain, and serve.

'' The fish lead a pleasant life —

they drink when they

like/'

ALE F^IP

Three pints of ale, draught or bottled, a

spoonful

a piece of mace,

sugar,

of

six

cloves, and a small piece of butter.

Let this boll, and

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