London porter and Dublin stout mixed, half of each.
Ale Cup.
In a glass pitcher put the juice of half a lemon, one jigger of brandy, one heaping tablespoonful of fine sugar, one quart old ale; mix. When serving, grate a little nutmeg on top of each glass.
Badminton Cup.
Put a few lumps of ice into a glass pitcher, add two jiggers of sherry wine, one jigger maraschino, one tablespoonful fine sugar, one bottle claret, one slice of cucumber-rind, a few sprigs of borage, and a cold bottle of plain soda. Mix well and serve.
Balaklava Cup.
Cut the peel from a lemon in one long piece, put it with a few lumps of ice in a glass pitcher, add one tablespoonful fine sugar, the juice of the lemon, a slice of cucumber-rind, one pint claret; mix well, add a pint of cold champagne, and serve.
Cupid.
A mixing-glass half-full fine ice, one jigger sherry, one fresh egg, a little cayenne pepper. Shake well, strain, and serve.