The World Cup is underway and nothing makes a footy supporter happier, than there team winning, than a poured pint. For those who do not raise the celebratory pint glass and enjoy sipping a fancier drink than this book has plenty of drinks for every season and occasion. Although none with a clear World Cup inspiration. However, with such names as World's Fair, Eye-Opener, Morning Glory, Flash of Lightning, Lemon Squash, Corpse Reviver, Flip Flap, Dog's Nose and Pick-Me-Up. One can certainly feel the inspirational glory of the World Cup with a twist. Even a drink as simple as Homemade Ice Tea can be made into a beverage worth celebrating. Add some gin, slices of fruit and pour over ice. Very refreshing.
By the look of this book, spine cracked and tattered and the front and back covers slightly worn. Who knows if the World Cup was going when this book was published. On second thought I bet it was since it was founded in 1930. Prior to that there were some International competitions, the first in 1872 between England and Scotland. Which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Whether you are watching the World Cup, Cricket, Football/Soccer or Baseball. Relaxing in the garden. I will share a few drink recipes from the book with you. And let the sipping begin!
Morning Glory
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Dissolve in a little water in a large tumbler the white of one fresh egg, the juice of half a lemon, a tablespoon of icing sugar (or casters sugar), twelve drops of lime-juice, and thirty drops of absinthe. Nearly fill the glass with shaved ice, add a wineglass of Scotch whisky, shake well, strain into another large tumbler, fill up balance with seltzer or Vichy water, and serve.
Eye-Opener
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Put into a small tumbler half a wineglass of hollands gin, twelve drops of Angostura bitters, and thirty drops of gum syrup (simple syrup); add shaved ice, shake, and strain.
Flash of Lightning
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Put into a small tumbler one-third of a wineglass of raspberry syrup, one-third of a wineglass of curaçoa, one -third of a wineglass of brandy, and three drops of Angostura bitters; add shaved ice, shake, and strain.
Enjoy the World Cup and your weekend! - JW