1948 The Bon Vivant's Companion by George A Zabriskie (2nd edition)

The BonVivant's Companion

fancy drinks

Gothic Punch For party of ten

4 bottles still Catawba I bottle claret

3 oranges, or i pineapple ID tablespoonfuls sugar Let this mixture stand in a very cold place, or in ice, for one hour or more, then add one bottle of champagne.

Imperial Punch For a party

I bottle claret I bottle soda water 4 tablespoons powdered white sugar teaspoon grated nutmeg I liqueur glass maraschino About a half pound of ice 3 or 4 slices of cucumber rind Put all the ingredients into a bowl or pitcher and mix well.

Youmay run the whole gamut of color and shade; A pretty girl—however you dress her, Is the prettiest thing that ever was made, And the last one is always the prettiest—bless her. Y Let us havewine andwomen—mirth and laughter— Sermons and sodawater, the day after. [8i ]