1934 What Shall We Drink by Magnus Bredenbek

Mixed Drinks 115 mixture from one mug or glass into another several times be fore serving, but an amateur probably will have to be con tent with drinking it after a thorough spoon stirring. Grated nutmeg on top isn't a necessity but it adds to the enjoyment of the drink. Tom and Jerry also may be served cold if desired, using shaved ice and filling goblet with vichy,seltzer or carbonated water. CHAMPAGNE VELVET Here's another delightful drink, simply made of equal parts of very cold Porter and Champagne,for aslarge or small a party as requires entertaining. Stir gently and serve at once, very cold. KNICKERBEIN So far as can be traced, this drink originated (under a different name)during the days when the old Dutch patroons ruled Manhattan Island. Made up like a pousse cafe, in a Sherry glass, one third is composed with Vanilla Cordial on which is floated carefully the yolk of a fresh egg. This in turn is covered with Benedictine, then a third portion of Kuemmel tops the mixture in another layer. Into center drop two drops of Angostura Bitters. Sip layer after layer carefully, swallowing yolk last. BRANDY MINT SMASH There are several variations of the Brandy Smash, but this is myfavorite:Two ounces of Cognac Brandy poured on thinly shaved ice in a goblet. Two sprigs of bruised table mint (or, if you are unable to get fresh mint, a teaspoon of Creme de Menthe Cordial)now go into the glass with"gum" to suit taste. (I use a tablespoonful). A dash of Arrack com pletes the ingredients. Stir well in the ice and strain off into a Sherry glass. Crown with fruits you like and sip. Using this formula, with or without the mint, you may also make Gin Smash,Rum Smash, Whisky Smash,or any other liquor smash you choose to caU it, by merely sub stituting the liquor you want for the brandy.