is but seldom called for in this tight little island.

In America it is made in a large tumbler, with half a tablespoonful of sugar, the juice of half a lemon, a squirt of Seltzer water from a syphon, and a wine-glassful of old cider brandy. Nearly fill the glass with crushed ice, and ornament with any fruit in season.

Bourbon Sour.

Small tumbler, one teaspoonful of sugar, the juice and rind of a quarter of a lemon, one wine-glassful of Bourbon whisky. Add crushed ice, shake well, and strain.

Brandy Sour

is exactly the same potion, with the substitution of brandy for Bourbon whisky. And

Whisky Sour

is the same, made with whisky.

At the Bengal Club, Calcutta, the

Gin Sour