Jack Frost Whiskey Sour

A 19th century image of Jack Frost as a Union General during the American Civil War.
A 19th century image of Jack Frost as a Union General during the American Civil War.
  • Into a mixing-glass squeeze the juice of half a lemon
  • 1 barspoonfull of sugar
  • 1 fresh egg
  • 1 pony of fresh cream
  • 1 drink of apple whiskey
  • Fill your glass with cracked ice
  • Shake thoroughly
  • Strain into a high, thin glass
  • Fill the balance with imported seltzer
The Flowing Bowl by The Only William (William Schmidt), 1892

Sour à la Créole

Calinda dance, 1783
Calinda dance, 1783
  • The juice of a large lime in a large glass
  • A barspoonful of fine sugar
  • A dash of seltzer
  • Mix this well
  • 1/2 drink of Santa Cruz rum
  • 1/2 drink of Jamaica rum
  • Mix this well
  • Fill your glass with fine ice
  • Ornament with fruits in season
  • Put a little ice-cream on top, and
  • Serve
The Flowing Bowl by The Only William (William Schmidt), 1892