Into half a glassful of shaved ice squeeze a little lemon peel, to which add three dashes of gum, two dashes of bitters, one dash of absinthe, and a small glass of whisky. For whisky sling, put into a goblet containing a little fine ice, two dashes of gum and a wineglassful of good whisky. Stir and strain.

"Come, gentlemen, drink down all unkindness."

- Shakespeare.

VELVET Half a bottle of champagne, half a bottle of White Rock, and two ponies of brandy. Mix in a jug, and add a lump of ice.

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