1906 A Bachelor's Cupboard

CHAPTER XVII

There upon which one does not wish to offer alcoholic drinks, out of respect to guests who do not indulge in them or possibly because the host may him- self abstain from their use. There are many substitutes from which delicious drinks may be mixed, such as ginger ales, mineral waters of various sorts, grape juices, and con- centrated fruit syrups. One may soon become as expert in concocting palata- ble drinks from various combinations as the white-coated lad behind the soda-fountain. A quarter or a shin- ing half dollar slipped in his hand will often bring suggestions for *' parlor mixtures " that will aid the novice considerably in preparing his menu. Besides mineral waters, carbonated are many occasions

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