1935 So Red the Nose or Breath in the Afternoon

Arnold Gingrich présents

JESKY^S HOT SPOT

1 OR 2 LUMPS OF LOAF SUGAR, Dissolved in a Little Hot Water 1 SQUIRT OF LEMON JUICE

1 WINE GLASS OF IRISH WHISKY

Fill glass with hot water, stir well. Add slice of lemon. Grate nutmeg over top SAYS the young éditer of Esquire, "If you prefer Scotch to Irish, that's ail right too." "In Harry Johnson's Bartender's Manual, i86o, there is a word of caution about preparing these hot whiskies:" " 'Place a bar spoon into the glass before pouring in hot water, to avoid cracking the glass, and bave a separate glass filled with fine ice, whiph must .be placed in a convenient position, so that if the customer finds bis drink too hot, he can help himself to a little ice. The bartender should at ail times handle the sugar with a pair of tongues. "That's what he said—tongues. "I might add that enough of these will make you cast down the laurel, hang up the fiddle and do parler tricks without being asked."