Queen Alexandra wearing the Kohinoor in her coronation crown. 9 August 1902
Queen Alexandra wearing the Kohinoor in her coronation crown. 9 August 1902
  • One the edge of a large tumbler, break a new laid egg, upon which
  • Pour a liqueur glass of Benedictine, and a
  • Table-spoonful of raspberry syrup,
  • Shake up well with a little ice; having done so,
  • Half fill with champagne;
  • Balance with soda water,
  • Stirring at the same time with a spoon
  • Strain through a fine sieve
  • Look heavenwards and drink;
  • “Result,” bliss
American & Other Drinks by Leo Engel, 1878
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