Modern American Drinks: How to Mix and Serve All Kinds of Cups and Drinks

by George J. Kappeler

Brandy Sling (Cold).

Dissolve one lump sugar in a little water in a whiskey-glass, add a lump of ice and a jigger of brandy; mix well, and grate nutmeg on top.

Gin Sling (Cold).

Prepare same as Cold Brandy Sling, substituting gin for brandy.

Scotch Whiskey Sling (Cold).

Is made same as Cold Brandy Sling, using Scotch whiskey in place of brandy.

Whiskey Sling (Cold).

Concoct same as Cold Brandy Sling, substituting plain whiskey for brandy.

Brandy Smash (No. 1).

Dissolve one lump of sugar in a mixing-glass with a little water, add a few sprigs of fresh mint, press them gently with a muddler to extract flavor, fill the glass three-fourths full of fine ice, add one jigger brandy; mix well. Take an old-fashioned champagne glass, place a sprig of mint, stem down, in the hollow stem of glass, trim with fruit, then strain the mixture into the prepared glass.