French Method of Serving Absinthe.
(Use a Champagne glass standing in a bowl.)
- Take 1 pony-glass of Absinthe.
Let the water drip, as directed in the preceding recipe, until the glass is full, and a very little runs over into the bowl.
Rock and Rye.
(Use small bar-glass. )
- Take 1 table-spoonful of rock-candy syrup
- Take 1 wine-glass of rye whiskey.
Stir them together thoroughly, and serve.
This is often prescribed for a cold.
Stone Fence.
(Use large bar-glass.)
- Take 1 wine-glass of Bourbon or rye whiskey.
- Take 2 or 3 small lumps of ice.
Fill up the glass with sweet cider.
White Plush.
(Use small bar-glass.)
Hand a bottle of Bourbon or rye whiskey to the customer and let him help himself.
Fill up the glass with fresh milk.
A curious story about the origin of this drink, is thus told by the New York Herald:
“There are some mixed drinks that are standbys, and are
always popular, such as cocktails, punches and juleps; but
