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 * 1 glass of Sherry.
 * 1 lemon.
 * 1 sprig of verbena.

Peel off the rind of the lemon, and add some powdered sugar. Pour upon them the Sherry and claret, and sweeten to taste. Add a sprig of verbena and the soda-water, with nutmeg if desired. Strain and ice it well.

 

This is prepared in the same manner as “Lord Saltoun’s Claret Cup,” except that it is served hot.

 

These preparations consist of ingredients used in the following recipes for making Prepared Punches, Cocktails, etc.

 

Take 6½ pounds of loaf-sugar.

½ gallon of water.

The white of 1 egg.

Boil until dissolved, and filter through flannel. 