1914 Rawling's of Book Mixed Drinks by E P Rawling

RAWIRING'S MIXED DRINKS

In a well-ordered home the arriving dinner guests are never permitted to witness the anxiety of host and hostess, for the details of sideboard and kitchen have all been arranged in advance. A few suggestions on the proper handling and serving of the liquid refreshments are given here for the guidance of "mine host," that the guests will be greeted with the satisfied smile of a man who feels that his part of the menu will reflect credit on his judg ment and ability. In these days when no dinner, no evening at home, or no private entertainment is complete with out some sort of beverage, it is advis able to be previously provided with every requisite for this part of your hospitality. Many of the drinks given in this book require the use of either bar sugar or gum syrup. The latter (see No. 133) is more convenient, as it is already dis solved;so a small bottle of gum syrup should be on every sideboard. Lemon juice should be made up fresh and care fully strained to a clear liquid. A few pieces of the peel may be laid in the