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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.

 

Take 1 table-spoonful of rock-candy syrup

1 wine-glass of rye whiskey.

Stir them together thoroughly, and serve.

This is often prescribed for a cold.

 

Take 1 wine-glass of Bourbon or rye whiskey.

2 or 3 small lumps of ice.

Fill up the glass with sweet cider.

 

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