1937 Liquid Gems a book of Drinks for the Fastiduous Drinker

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% Benedictine Top—Brandy (Cognac) Served in Pousse Cafe glass.

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This is an after-dinner drink of world-wide renown. It is powerful, smooth and pleasing to the palate. Benedictine is a French liqueur, of somewhat higher alcoholic strength than most cordials (90 proof). It was discovered, and, in its origin, prepared by the monks of the ancient Abbey of Fecamp, France, several hundred years ago. The secrecy surrounding Benedictine has been guarded so zealously that even today no one other than the manufacturers knows how and from what ingredients this liqueur is made. This is also true of Chartreuse, which, however, is of a much later origin.

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