Combine sugar and water and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover 1 minute. Uncover and boil 3 minutes. Pour into a heated glass jar. Cover and cool. Store in refrigerator. Yield: about 2 cups syrup.
Combine whiskey, syrup and lemon juice. Stir well. Add sparkling water and bitters to taste. Pour over block of ice in punch bowl. Yield: About 50 servings.Note: More lemon juice may be added, if desired. For individual Old-Fashioneds, allow 1… Continue Reading →
The savory cocktail spreads may all be used on canapes of bread cut in rounds or fancy shapes. Another suggestion is the use of softened butter flavored with minced chives, minced watercress with onion juice or with minced pimiento. The… Continue Reading →
Served in matching bowls, each accompanied by a butter spreader, savory cocktail spreads are placed in the center of a tray, surrounded by two or three types of crackers. The following combinations are suggested: liver or chicken pate with sour… Continue Reading →
Mix mayonnaise with chili sauce, mustard seeds and tarragon vinegar. Let stand at least 1 hour. Serve in bowl in center of chop plate or tray. Surround with strips of carrot, celery stalks, radishes, slices of cucumber, dill pickles, cauliflowerettes… Continue Reading →
The cocktail is an American invention and has a comparatively modern history. The term is used almost generically now when we apply it to late afternoon parties. Guests may be asked for cocktails and instead served long drinks or a… Continue Reading →
Halve large grapefruit. Remove seeds and core. Run sharp knife between pulp and skin, and loosen sections of pulp. Place in baking pan, sprinkle each half with 3 tablespoons brown or white sugar and dot with butter. Broil about 5… Continue Reading →
Place flour m saucepan, and add milk gradually while stirring to a smooth paste. Stir over medium heat until sauce thickens. Stir in cheese and seasonings. When cheese is melted, remove from heat. Beat in egg yolks, one at a… Continue Reading →
Break egg yolks in top of double boiler. Add sugar, salt, lemon rind and juice and boiling water. Stir over hot water until sugar is dissolved. Continue stirring until mixture is smooth and thick. Fold gradually into stiffly beaten egg… Continue Reading →