1934 What Shall We Drink by Magnus Bredenbek

Punches W able for this drink. Add two ounces of ginger ale and four teaspoons of sugar. Now add a pint of boiling water into container while stirring briskly and serve in heat-resisting small goblets, topped with a bit of sliced lemon. Hear those four bon vivants smacking their hps? MIXING A TIP TOPPUNCH Bless my soul! Here's another oldtimer come to roost on the crossbars of memory—the Tip Top Punch. Let's have it at our"stag"foursome of bridge. There are times when even the ladies are sweeter for their absence. Mix in a punch bowl—for they're hearty, tumbler size drinks, men. First dress bowl with cracked ice and pour in a pint of brandy,five tablespoons of "gum," two ounces of Arrack, two teaspoons of lemon juice strained. Add a pint of champagne, stir well and serve in finely chipped ice,crowned with fruits in season, and using straw or glass sippers. Don't take too much,boys, even if you do vote it a masterpiece. MIXING AN ABSINTHEPUNCH Just one of these Absinthe Punches, please. Don't make 'em a habit. Remember Marie CoreUi's novel "Worm wood"? Let it warn you to beware! Mix in shaker with cracked ice two ounces of Absinthe, one ounce of brandy, a tablespoonful of Orgeat syrup or cordial,the strained juice of a half lemon,"gum" to taste and shake moderately. Pour into thin goblet containing finely shaved ice, decorate with fruit in season and sip slowly. HOT WHISKYPUNCH For a simple hot punch on a cold day, or in case of ill ness, this Whisky Punch is easily made up: Into heat re sisting tumbler pour one wine-glass of whisky(Rye,Bourbon, Scotch or Irish) and add two lumps of sugar and a quarter teaspoon of lemon juice. Fill glass with hot water, stir well and on top let a half slice of lemon float. Substitute brandy for whisky if you wish.