1933 Mixer's Guide

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MIXER'S GUIDE

OLD-FASHIONED Grind a lump of sugar in a few dashes of water at the bottom of the glass. Add a few drops of Angostura's bitters. One full drink of Rye whisky. A slice of lemon and orange peel and lump of ice. Stir slightly.

Small slices of fruit may be added. Serve in a large sized heavy-based glass.

OYSTER COCKTAIL

Use medium sized wine glass. Three medium sized oysters.

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Three dashes of catsup. One dash of lemon juice. One dash of tobasco sauce. Season with pepper and salt and serve with oyster fork.

OXFORD PUNCH

Six glasses of caK'es' foot jelly. One pint of Jamaica rum. One bottle Capillaire. One-half pint of sherry wine. One pint of cognac. One quart of orange shrub.

Rub the rinds of 3 lemons with sugar and cut the skin finely oflf 2 more lemons and 2 oranges. Press out the juice of both oranges and lemons. Place the whole in a jar or jug with the jelly; mix thoroughly. Then pour in 2 quarts of boiling water. Let mixture stand for 25 minutes. Strain into a large boiler and add the rest of the ingredients. Sweeten to taste. Dress with fruit and serve with straws.

PERFECT COCKTAIL

One-half French Vermouth. One-half Dry Gin. Jigger measure.

Lemon peel. Frappe well.