1907 Smacks and Smiles (Tenth edition) by Charles Smith

Claret and Champagne Cup.

Use a large punch hoxolforaparty of tiventy. Claret and Champagne Cup is a Russian drink wliere for nianj' years it lias enjoyed a high reputation amongst the aristocracy. Propor tions: 3 bottles claret wine. f pint of Curagoa (red). 1 pint of sherry. 1 pint of French brandy. 2 wine-glasses of ratafla of rasp berries. 8 oranges and one lemon cut in slices. Some sprigs of green balm, and of borage. 2 bottles of German Seltzer water. 3 bottles of soda. Stir this together, and sweeten with Capillaire pounded sugar, until it ferments ; let it stand one hour: strain it and ice it well; it is then fit for use ; serve it in small glasses. This quantity for an evening party of twenty persons;fora smaller number reduce the proportions.

Claret Cobbler.

Same as Catawba, using claret in stead.

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