1946 The Stock Club Bar Book by Lucius Beebe

A.'bsinthe Drip:

l 1h oz. absinthe Dissolve one lump ofwgar, using the French drip spoon, and fill glass with cold water. l 1h oz. absinthe 1 white of egg 1 tsp. sugar Shake. Twist of l~mon peel on top. Serve in 4 oz. wir.e glass.

Absinthe Cocktail:

Earthquake Cocktail: 1 oz. gin

1 oz. bourbon %" 'oz. absinthe Shake and serve in 3 oz. cocktail glass.

To append as a coda to this symphony of thunder a less tumultuous assortment of morning favorites of long standing "7ith moderate tosspots, such traditional long and short ones as sloe gin rickies, Tom Collin·ses, Daiquiris and claret lemonade are all of them at once convivial, restorative and stimulating to the wit and intellect without being conducive to tumult or public commotion.

Sloe Gin Rickey:

l 1h oz. sloe gin Insert juice of half lime and rind in highball glass. Fill glass with seltzer and stir.

Tom Collins:

2 cubes ice juice of one small lemon 1 tsp. sugar 2 oz. gin Use tall glass. Fill with soda and shake.

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