1906 A Bachelor's Cupboard

A BACHELOR'S CUPBOARD A Dissertation on Drinks

''A big head has a big ache/*

Dampen a small bunch of mint, dust with powdered sugar, bruising slightly, and pour

MINT JULEP

over a little boiling water. Allow this to draw, then strain Into tall glasses quite filled with finely-shaved ice. Dress the glass with sprigs of mint and pour in enough brandy to fill. Do not stir, but set in the ice box until thoroughly cool, and serve with straws.

" He is

an ill guest that never drinks to his host/'

Mix equal parts of ginger ale and Bass's

SHANDY

A temperate libation approved

GAFF

Pale Ale.

of by the very youthful Londoners.

'' Claret for boys, port for men, and brandy for heroes."

SHERRY Into a large glass put a spoonful of sugar, COBBLER a dash of White Rock, a wineglassful of sherry, and a dash of port. Fill up with fine ice, orna- ment with fruits in season, and top off with a spoonful of Ice cream of desired flavor. Serve with a straw and spoon.

''I will drink life to the lass/' —

Tennyson,

THE ONLY Put in a tall goblet some shaved ice, two ONE dashes of gum, half a pony of creme de menthe, a pony of gin, and a dash of orange bitters.

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