Put three sprigs mint with one half teaspoon orange bitters in a glass; add one sherry glass Vermouth and one half cup whisky; shake well; add one half cup crushed ice, stir to crush the mint. Add two slices orange, two or three strawberries, and a few sprigs of mint. Add more ice and serve when the outside of the glass is frosted.
Mulled Wine
- 2 cups water
16 cloves
3 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Boil cloves and water ten minutes. Beat yolks and sugar together; add water, wine, lemon juice, and stiffly beaten whites. Serve hot.
CHAPTER XVII
FRUITS AND NUTS AND CANDY
Fruits and Nuts
Fruit is especially wholesome, although not nutritious. The best time to eat fruit is in the morning. Most fruits are improved in flavor by being chilled.
A dish of different fruits attractively arranged makes a very acceptable center piece.