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The Flowing Bowl
A Treatise on Drinks of All Kinds and of All Periods, Interspersed with Sundry Anecdotes and ReminiscencesBy Edward Spencer
Length6h 48m
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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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Publish dateAug 15, 2022
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Table of contents
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.
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