1931 Old Waldorf Bar Days by Albert Stevens Crockett

Old Waldorf Bar Days

WHISPERS OF THE FROST One drink-and if one didn't begin to hear the whispers at least one began to see something.

(goblet) Equal parts of Whiskey, Sherry, and Port Wine Add Sugar to taste Fruit well; Ice

WIDOW'S KISS

Just why the author of this drink should ascribe so many tastes to the osculation of some gentleman's relict, or who was the widow whose kiss was thus commemorated, it has been impossible to establish. One could only suggest that, as most of these various components are now said to be un– attainable in these parts-at least in guaranteed purity,– someone with an inquiring mind might catch a widow and experiment with direct labial contact. (sherry)

One-quarter Parfait d'Amour One-quarter Yellow Chartreuse One-quarter Benedictine White of one Egg, beaten, on top On the last, put slice of Strawberry

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