1937 Liquid Gems a book of Drinks for the Fastiduous Drinker

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Absinthe Frappe Cocktail

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Shaker—ice 1 oz. Absinthe 1 oz. plain water

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Dash Anisette (or Orange Bitters) Shake, strain and serve in whiskey sour glass filled with shaved ice. No decoration.

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This is an extremely popular drink in France, Absinthe being the national spirit beverage of that country, although much of it is made in Switzerland under French labels. The importa tion of Absinthe is prohibited by the U. S. gov ernment,so a genuine Absinthe drink cannot be legally obtained in this country. Several synthetic products, substitutes of this powerful beverage. which by some is classified as a drug, are, how ever, obtainable. The alcoholic strength of Ab sinthe is about 120 proof. It is very sweet, as indeed are all liqueurs, with a flavor akin to lico rice. The Anisette, also a sweet liqueur, distilled

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FOR FASTI DIOUS DR INKERS

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