The Bar-tender's Guide: How to mix all kinds of plain and fancy drinks (1887)
by Jerry Thomas
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Cider Punch.

  • Take ½ pint of Sherry.
  • Take 1 glass of brandy.
  • Take 1 bottle of cider.
  • Take ¼ pound of sugar.
  • Take 1 lemon.

Pare the peel of half the lemon very thin; pour the Sherry upon it; add the sugar, the juice of the lemon, and the cider, with a little grated nutmeg. Mix well and place it on ice. When cold, add the brandy and a few pieces of cucumber rind.