1935 Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book

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OLD WALDORF-ASTORIA BAR BOOK

One pint Wine (Champagne) One pint Dublin Stout

VELVET

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Equal parts of Irish Whiskey, H~l­ land Gin and Jamaica Rum, with juice of one-half Lemon; frappe

VICTORY SWIZZLE

Named in honor either of Dewey's victory at Manila Bay or of the Battle of Santiago. Swizzles were first imported from Cuba by American naval officers.

WALDORF FRAPPf:

Apricotine and Lime Juice, equal parts; frappe

WARD EIGHT

Whiskey Sour, with Grenadine

WHISPERS OF THE FROST

Equal parts in goblet, Whiskey, Sherry, and Port Wine Add Sugar, to taste Fruit well; Ice One-quarter sherry glass Parfait d'Amour One-quarter Yellow Chartreuse One-quarter Benedictine White of one Egg, beaten, on top On the last, put slice of Strawberry

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 commemo– rated, it has been impossible to establish. One could only suggest that someone with an inquiring mind might catch a widow·and experiment with direct labial contact.