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

The BonVivant's Companion

fancy drinks

Punch Grassot

1 wineglass of brandy 5 drops of curacao 1 drop of acetic acid 2 teaspoonfuls of simple syrup I teaspoonful of syrup of strawberries 54 pint of water Peel of a small lemon, sliced Mix, serve with ice in large goblet, and, if possible, garnish the top with aslice of peach or apricot. In cold weather this punch is

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admirable served hot.

Rocky Mountain Punch For party of twenty

5 bottles of champagne I quart of Jamaica rum I pint of maraschino 6 lemons, sliced Sugar to taste

Mix the aboveingredientsin a large punch bowl; place in center of bowl a largesquare block of ice, ornamented on top with rock candy, loaf sugar, shced lemons or oranges and fruits in season. This is a splendid punch for New Year's Day.

Here's to the merry old world And the days—be they bright or blue; Here's to the Fates; let them bring what they may. But the best of them all, that's you. [87]

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