1916 Jack's Manual by J A Grohusko (4th edition)

THE GREAT AMERICAN COCKTAIL. Since Dionysius, blithe and young, inspired old Hellaspair And beat the muses at their game, "with vine leaves in his hair;" Since Wotan quaffed oblivion to Nieblungen gold, And Thor beside the icy fjord drank thunderbolts of old; Since Omar in the Persian bowl forgot the fires of hell And wondered what the vinters buy so rare as that they sell— What potion have the gods bestowed to lift the thoughs afar Like that seductive cocktail they sell across the bar? made of gin; Perhaps there's Angostura bitters and a lemon peel within; Perhaps it's called Martini and perhaps it's called, again. The name that Spread Manhattan's fame among the sons of men; Perhaps you like it garnished with what thinking men avoid, The little blushing cherry that is made of celluloid. But be these matters as they may, a cher confrere you are If you admire the cocktail they pass across the bar. COBBLERS CATAWBA COBBLER. 1 teaspoon of sugar 2 wine glasses of Catawba wine Fill glass with fine ice. Dress with fruits in season, and serve with straws. CHAMPAGNE COBBLER y 2 tablespoon of sugar 1 slice of orange 1 slice of lemon peel. Fill glass with one-third full of fine ice and fill with champagne, dress with fruits in season. Serve with straws. CLARET COBBLER. 1 teaspoonful of sugar J /2 glass of cracked ice. Fill glass with claret. Stir well with spoon, ornament with fruits in season, serve with straws. HOCK COBBLER. Prepare same as Claret Cobbler, substituting Hock wine instead. Perhaps it's made of whiskey and perhaps it's 2 slices of orange 2 slices of lemon

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