1930 Cheerio a book of Punches and Cocktails by Charles

CHAPTER X

LADIES' COCKTAILS AND OTHER DELICACIES

The Women Will No Doubt Speak for Themselves

Alexander Cocktail In a shaker place one third gin, one third Creme de Cocoa, and one third rich cream. Fill with ice and shake well in order to get a thorough mixture. Strain and serve in cocktail glass. Coronation Cocktail In shaker place one third dry gin, one third Cointreau Triple Sec and one third white Creme de Menthe. Shake up thoroughly so as to mix cordials. Chop in ice, fine but not too fine. Strain into cocktail glass. Orange Curacoa Cocktail In container mix one part gin, one part orange gin, three dashes Curacoa, sweeten with half a teaspoonful of powdered sugar or honey, fill with ice and stir well before serving. Coral Cocktail In shaker place two parts gin, one part French or Italian Vermouth and half a teaspoonful of Five Fruits syrup. Ice, shake well and serve in cordial glass.

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