1953 The U K B G Guide to Drinks

MEDICINAL HINTS

An excellent Pick-me-up is a Bromo Seltzer. The recipe is as follows;—In a tumbler place two teaspoonfuls of Bromo Seltzer, three drops of Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia. Half fill a second tumbler with soda or plain water. Mix quickly by pouring contents from one glass to the other and serve.

Angostura Bitters and Soda, or Brandy and Soda are helpful concoctions the morning after.

Champagne will be found the best remedy for air and sea sickness.

A headache can be cured by sniffing strong Anis"Pernod Fils ". One glass of Anis drunk neat and very slowly will help neuralgia.

Indigestion can be eased with Fernet Branca and Italian Vermouth before meals and with Fernet Branca and Creme de Menthe after.

Honey mixed with Brandy, Whisky, etc., either hot or cold is a good cold cure.

The following recipe will ease Diarrhoea. Use Cocktail Glass, 1/2 Brandy and 1/2 Blackberry Brandy. Stir and serve.

To help prevent a cold or influenza take a Hot Toddy after retiring to bed. (See Recipe Section).

Quinine, Aspirin, Tonic Water with a little lemon juice are most helpful in cases of fever.

Strong black coffee with a few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia will quickly dissipate alcohol fumes.

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