Mix champagne and brandy, a quart of the former to a pint of the latter. Another recipe calls for a third the amount of brandy, and lest it be too strong one should experiment until he has it exactly to his own taste.

" There is a devil in every berry of the grape/."

- The Koran.

LORD SALTOUN'S CLARET CUP

Peel one lemon fine; add some white lump sugar and pour over it a glass of sherry.

Then add a bottle of claret - even plain vin ordinaire will answer - and sugar to taste; also a bottle of soda water and nutmeg, if liked.

Strain and ice well. If preferred mulled, strain, heat, and serve piping hot.

"Sweet is old wine in bottles, ale in barrels."

- Byron.