1931 Old Waldorf Bar Days by Albert Stevens Crockett

Cocktails

BIRD So named by the pe~son on whom it was first tried. "That's a bird!" he exclaimed, smacking his lips. And "Bird" was added. to cocktail nomenclature.

Twist two pieces Orange peel Fill glass with fine Ice Two-third Triple Sec Curac;ao One-third Brandy Two more Twisted Orange peels Serve as Creme de Menthe Frappe

BISHOP POKER

Unfortunately for the origin of this name, poker is a word with several definitions. At one time it was an instrument familiar in every household and used for stirring up the fire and, occasionally, played a decisive part in domestic dis– putes, being the first resort of the Yankee housewife in an effort to establish authority over a husband who complained of the cooking. Now it is sacred to what was once America's great national indoor game. As for "Bishop", of course, prelates of that name do not drink-at least are not sup– posed to. On the other hand, there used to be a number of men by the name of Bishop who, in the Waldorf Bar, some- times gave evidence that they did. ·

One-third French Vermuth One-third Italian Vermuth One-third Plymouth Gin Frappe Dash ofAmer Picon Bitters

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