1920 What to Drink E L Bertha

WHAT TO DRINK I— FRUITADES, ICED, FRAPPE AND HOT There are a number of things worth considering when serving drinks at home; first among these is the use of attractive glassware. Good looking glasses cost no more than ugly ones, and clear fine glass polishes better than heavy blurred glass. And surely any drink is more pleasing to the palate if the eye is pleased. Be sure that the glasses shine, and also ascertain that glasses meant to hold cold drinks are chilled. Almost all fruitades, no matter what the name or foundation, contain lemon juice, so it is also well to remember that lemons intended for squeezing should be peeled, and that very carefully. While the lemon peel, or the zest, rather, is an excellent flavor, it is not satisfactory in lemonade, as there is a little bitterness when it stands, which displeases some people. Most of the recipes given for these fruitades are for indi- vidual drinks, to make it easier for the hostess to ascertain how much to prepare if she knows the number of people to be served. A cocktail shaker, an ice shaver and a long-handled spoon are almost a necessity in making drinks. They are at least a great aid, and as none of these things is expensive and all may be obtained in the housekeeping department of any city shop, or in the hardware store in small towns, there seems no reason for not owning them. Fruitades are delicious, refreshing and healthful, and surely not difficult to make, so that the gracious hostess will serve these cooling drinks often. 1