The Flowing Bowl, William Schmidt, 1892.

Post date: Nov 1, 2009 1:37:59 AM

6. Whiskey Sour.

A goblet with the juice of half a lemon or lime in the bottom,

a squirt of seltzer,

a little sugar; mix this;

2/3 full of ice,

a drink of whiskey; mix this well.

Strain, and serve.

7. Whiskey Daisy.

It is made as a whiskey sour; only put a dash of some cordial on top, such as chartreuse or curacao.

8. Absinthe Cocktail.

A goblet of shaved ice,

2 dashes of Maraschino,

1 dash of bitters (orange),

1 dash of anisette,

1 pony of absinthe.

Stir very well, strain into a ccoktail glass, and serve.

23. Manhattan.

Half a tumblerful of cracked ice,

2 dashes of gum,

2 dashes of bitters,

1 dash of absinthe,

2/3 drink of whiskey,

1/3 drink of vino vermouth.

(A little maraschino may be added.)

Stir this well, strain, and serve.

95. Plain Gin Fizz.

A large mixing-glass,

the juice of half a lemon or lime,

1/2 spoonful of sugar,

2/3 glassful of fine ice,

a drink of Old Tom or Holland gin.

Shake this exceedingly well; strain into a fizz glass; fill the balance with Seltzer, and see that your guest drinks it at once.