1933 Fine Beverages and Recipes fo Mixed Drinks by J & C Sasena

WHISKEY WHISKEY is made from the mash of grain such as corn or rye, fermented and distilled, aged in wood for a number of years; then bottled for the market. It has a high percentage of alcohol, and is the strongest liquor made. Whiskey is a good bracer, and is very beneficial if used mod erately. As a stimulant to the heart and nerves, it is well recommended by the medical profession. With bitters it is used as a tonic, and is one of the main ingredients in various cocktails, also in thirst quenchers such as high-balls, rickeys, toddies, mintjuleps, etc. There are several kinds of whiskey: Rye, made from rye, produced chiefly in the state ofPennsylvania;Bourbon,made from corn, which originated in Kentucky; Canadian whiskey with a very light percentage of alcohol; Scotch whiskey im ported from Great Britian; Irish whiskey from Ireland. GIN ITMIGHTseem strange to state that very few people know anything about Gin and how it is manufactured. Gin originated in Holland,and theHolland Geneva(DeKuypper), is known the world over for its medicinal values. Rye and various cereals, principally malted barley, are ground and used in making Gin. The mixture is allowed to ferment for seventy-two hours, after which it is distilled- Later,Juniper Berries are added, then re-distilled. In the distillation ofOld Tom,Dry and Sloe Gin,a variety ofherbs,seeds and roots are used,imparting different flavors. These Gins have become very popular in this country, and are widely used for the well known and famous drinks, such as Martini Cocktail, Gin Rickeys, Gin Fizzes and many others. At the present time Synthetic Gin is in use,which is made of grain alcohol and water, with Glycerine Syrup and Juniper drops added. The result depends largely upon the erade of alcohol used. 171