1914 the Art of Mixing Them by A Connoisseur

THE ART OF MIXING THEM

Brandy Sling. (A hot-water glass.) 1 lump of sugar; 1 wine glass of brandy; fill up with hot water. Stir well; grate nutmeg on top. For a cold brandy Sling, use a lump of ice and cold water. Brandy Smash. (A large bar glass.) % tablespoon of sugar,% wiiieglass of water; 3 or 3 sprigs of mint, pressed as in mint julep; 1 wineglass of brandy; fill glass % full of fine ice. Stir well; strain into a fancy bar glass. Brandy Sour. (A large bar glass.) Fill glass with ice; % tablespoon of sugar,2 or 3 dashes of lemon juice; a squirt of seltzer; 1 wineglass of brandy. Stir well; strain into a sour glass; dress with fruits as usual. Brandy and Gum. (A whisky glass.) 1 or 2 dashes of gum syrup; 1 or 2 lumps of ice. Place a spoon in the glass and stir in the brandy. Brandy and Soda. (A large bar glass.) 1 wineglass of brandy;% glass of fine ice; fill up with plain soda. The above is a pleasing drink for summer Brandy, burned, and Peach. (A small bar glass.) 1 wineglass of brandy; % tablespoonful of sugar; burn brandy and sugar together in a dish or saucer, 2 or 3 slices dried peach. Place the fruit in the glass, pour the burned liquid over it, grate a little nutmeg on top. The above is a Southern preparation and often used in cases of diarrhoea.

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