Post #53697 by Atomic Cocktail on Fri, Oct 3, 2003 4:28 PM

Here are some more. I'm getting thirsty!

OLD MR. BOSTON DE LUXE OFFICIAL BARTENDER'S GUIDE(1935):

HOT BUTTERED RUM
Put a lump of Sugar into Hot Whiskey Glass and fill with two-thirds Boiling water. Add square of Butter and 2 oz. Old Mr. Boston Imported Rum. Stir and grate Nutmeg on top.

The BARTENDER'S BOOK (1951):

HOT BUTTERED RUM
1 1/2 oz. Jamaica rum
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg
dash of brandy
pinch of allspice

Separate yolk and white of egg and beat yolk. Beat white until fairly still, them add sugar, and beat to a stiff froth. Combine yolk and white and add allspice. Put the mixture into a scalded Tom and Jerry mug. Add rum, then fill with boiling water. Stir well. Top with the brandy.

RED JAY BARTENDER'S GUIDE (ca. 1934):

HOT RUM PUNCH
2lumps sugar, in hot water to melt
One-half teaspoon butter
1 wineglass Jamaica rum

Place in hot water bar glass; add nutmeg, fill with boiling water and serve.

MIXTURES DE LUXE (ca. 1930's)

143. HOT GROG

One teaspoon of Sugar, Juice of one-half lemon. Dissolve with a little hot Water, then add one glass of Brandy, one glass of Rum, two Cloves, one small piece of Cinnamon. Fill up balance with hot Water, put a slice on Lemon into it. Stir up well, grate nutmeg on top and serve.

[ Edited by: Atomic Cocktail on 2003-10-03 16:29 ]