Five bartenders behind St. Charles Hotel bar, Toronto, Canada. Circa 1911
Five bartenders behind St. Charles Hotel bar, Toronto, Canada. Circa 1911
  • One small glass of cider
  • Half bottle of soda water
  • One glass of sherry
  • One pony glass of brandy
  • One piece of lemon peel
  • Sugar and nutmeg
  • Use large bar glass

This is a somewhat singular name conferred upon a refreshing and pleasant beverage not generally known.

Haney’s Steward & Barkeeper’s Manual: A Complete and Practical Guide by Jesse Haney, 1869
Buy absinthe