1906 Modern American Drinks by George J Kappeler

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MODERN AMERICAN DRINI\S.

Absinthe. Absinthe is composed of the tops and leaves of the herb artemisia absinthium, or wormwood, which contains a volatile oil, absinthol, and a yel– low, crystalline, resinous compound, called absin– thin, which is the bitter principle. The alcohol with which this is mixed holds these volatile oils in solution. The free use of absinthe is injuri ous. Never serve it in any kind of drink unless called for by the customer. California Style Absinthe. A mixing-glass* half full fine ice, one jigger absinthe. Shake until very cold, strain into thin bar-glass, fill with siphon seltzer or carbonic. *By a mixing-glass is meant a large soda-glass, holding twelve ounces; it is h andier and gives better satisfaction than a goblet. A jigger is a measure used for measuring liquors when mixing drinks; it holds two ounQes. A pony holds half a jigger.