The Flowing Bowl

A Treatise on Drinks of All Kinds and of All Periods, Interspersed with Sundry Anecdotes and ReminiscencesBy Edward Spencer

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In "The Flowing Bowl," Edward Spencer presents a comprehensive exploration of the culture, history, and techniques surrounding the art of mixology and alcoholic beverages. Written in a fluid narrative style that combines observation with accessible instruction, the book serves not only as a cocktail recipe anthology but also as a chronicle of social change and the evolving role of drinking in societal interactions. Spencer's keen attention to detail and historical context allows readers to appreciate the complex integration of alcohol in various cultures, making it a significant contribution to both culinary literature and social history. Edward Spencer, a keen observer of both social trends and the culinary arts, was profoundly influenced by the changes in drinking culture during his lifetime. Drawing from a rich background in hospitality and a passion for culinary arts, Spencer's experiences shaped his desire to document the fluid and often ephemeral connections formed over shared drinks. His passion for community-building through gastronomy is evident throughout the text, providing a backdrop for his practical insights and reflections. I highly recommend "The Flowing Bowl" to connoisseurs of fine drinks, aspiring bartenders, and anyone interested in the historical and cultural significance of alcohol. This work is not just a guide for mixing drinks; it is an invitation to engage with the deeper social narratives that cocktails and spirits encapsulate.

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1THE FLOWING BOWL, by EDWARD SPENCER

118Cocktails,

2CHAPTER I THE OLD ADAM

119Brandy Cocktail.

3CHAPTER II MORE FRIGHTFUL EXAMPLES

120Champagne Cocktail.

4CHAPTER III DRINKS ANCIENT AND MODERN

121Coomassie Cocktail.

5Kokemaar.

122Jersey Cocktail.

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6Mead,

123Manhattan Cocktail.

7Metheglin

124Bengal Cocktail.

8Mead and Braggon, or Braggonet,

125Newport Cocktail.

9Sack?”

126Gin Cocktail.

10Sack Posset

127A “Swizzle,”

11English Sack,

128Martini Cocktail.

12To make Usquebaugh.

129Sherry Cocktail

13Clary Wine.

130Sunrise Cocktail

14Apricock Wine,

131Jockey-Club Cocktail

15CHAPTER IV SOME OLD RECIPES

132Whisky Cocktail

16White Bastard

133Knickerbein,

17Mum

134L’Amour Poussée,

18English Champagne.

135Brandy Scaffa

19Ebulum.

136Corpse Reviver

20Cock Ale.

137Golden Slipper

21Muskadine

138Heap of Comfort.

22Lemon Wine,

139CHAPTER XV STILL HARPING ON THE DRINK

23Barley Wine

140Ale Sangaree.

24King William’s Posset.

141Brandy Sangaree.

25To make the Pope’s Posset.

142Gin Sangaree

26Frontiniac Wine

143Port Wine Sangaree.

27Renish Wine,

144Porteree

28CHAPTER V GLORIOUS BEER

145Sherry Sangaree

29Brewing of Strong Ale,

146Slings

30To make Strong Beer

147John Collins,

31Beer Soup.

148Brandy Smash.

32Ale Cup (Cold).

149Champagne Smash.

33Ale Flip (Hot).

150Gin Smash.

34Ale Posset (Hot).

151Whisky Smash

35Mulled Ale (Very Hot).

152Santa Cruz Smash.

36Wassail, or Swig (Cold),

153Apple Jack Sour

37Brown Betty

154Bourbon Sour.

38Ale Flip

155Brandy Sour

39Rumfustian.

156Whisky Sour

40Mother-in-law,

157Gin Sour

41Uncle,

158Sherry Sour.

42Small Lem and a Dash,

159Home Ruler

43Brasenose Ale

160Burning Brandy,

44CHAPTER VI ALL ALE

161Prairie Oyster

45Bass

162Turkey Oyster

46Brewing of Bottle-Ale.

163Port Wine Negus.

47CHAPTER VII A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE

164Sherry Negus

48CHAPTER VIII OTHER SPIRITS: Rum Booze.

165Egg Nogg

49CHAPTER IX CUPS WHICH CHEER

166Sherry Egg Nogg

50Donald’s Cup.

167A Doctor,

51Badminton.

168A Surgeon-Major,

52Balaclava Cup.

169Blue Blazer

53Another Claret Cup.

170Locomotive.

54Yet Another.

171Rumfustian.

55One More,

172Pope

56My Ideal Claret Cup.

173Bull’s Milk.

57“For’ard On” Cup.

174Brandy Champirelle

58Cider Cup, or Cold Tankard.

175Black Stripe.

59Perry Cup

176Bosom Caresser.

60Crimean Cup.

177Colleen Bawn.

61Orgeat.

178White Wine Whey

62Race-day Cup.

179Pepper Posset.

63Loving Cup.

180Cider Posset.

64Rochester

181Sack Posset

65Champagne Cup

182CHAPTER XVI “APPLE SASS”: Hippocras.

66Chablis Cup.

183CHAPTER XVII CORDIALS AND LIQUEURS

67Red Cup

184Cherry Brandy.

68Freemason.

185Cherry Gin

69Porter Cup.

186Cherry Whisky

70Tennis Cup.

187Sloe Gin.

71CHAPTER X PUNCH

188Highland Cordial.

72“English Punch,”

189King Charles II.’s Surfeit-Water.

73Glasgow Punch,

190Ginger Brandy.

74Oxford Punch or Classical Sherbet

191Orange-flower Brandy.

75Capillaire,

192Carraway Brandy.

76Noyeau Punch.

193Kümmel.

77Gin Punch.

194Anisette.

78Milk Punch.

195Apricot Brandy.

79Restorative Punch.

196Quince Whisky.

80Almond Punch.

197Orange Brandy

81Egg Punch.

198The Saffron Cordial,

82Shrub Punch,

199Curaçoa

83Rack Punch

200Cassis,

84Vauxhall Punch

201Chartreuse.

85Uncle Toby.

202Twist.

86Victoria Punch.

203Kirschenwasser.

87Yorkshire Punch.

204Noyeau

88Champagne Punch.

205Parfait Amour

89Halo Punch,

206Maraschino.

90CHAPTER XI STRANGE SWALLOWS

207Ginger Cordial.

91Absinthe

208CHAPTER XVIII THE AFTERMATH OF REVELRY

92Arrack.

209“Against Drunkennesse.

93Bhang,

210“To Cure Spleen or Vapours.

94Saké,

211The Best Pick-me-up

95Vodka

212Anchovy Toast.

96Plain Water,

213Baltimore Egg Nogg

97The Original Intoxicant

214Orange Quinine

98Chi Chi,

215Brandy-and-Soda,

99Kafta,

216A Scorcher

100CHAPTER XII “THE BOY”

217Brazil Relish.

101CHAPTER: XIII THE OLD WINES AND THE NEW

218St. Mark’s Pick-me-up,

102Bishop,

219Bitters

103Vintages.

220Devilled Biscuit

104CHAPTER XIV THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT

221CHAPTER XIX THE DRINKS OF DICKENS

105Catawba Cobbler,

222CHAPTER XX SWORN OFF!

106Moselle Cobbler.

223A Superior Lemon Squash.

107“Hatfield,”

224Almond Comfy.

108Saratoga Cocktail.

225Temperance Cider.

109Arctic Regions.

226Drink for Dog Days,

110Brandy-and-Soda.

227Citron de Luxe.

111Brandy Daisy.

228Cherry Cobbler

112Bull’s Milk

229D. D.

113Julap, or Julep.

230Raspberry Squash.

114Mint Julep.

231Raspberry Vinegar.

115Pine-apple Julep.

232Elderberry Punch.

116Saratoga Brace-up.

233Cold Spring-water

117A Burglar’s Brew.

234INDEX OF RECIPES

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