Wine Lemonade
Source:
Bartender's Manual or How To Mix Drinks of the Present Style
page:
78
1
table-spoon
sugar
Ingredient: sugar
What it is: AdditiveMany 19th century recipes specifically called for white sugar, which is more refined and preferred over browner sugars. But modern white sugar is probably too refined, making raw cane sugar the best, easily available choice.
5
to 6
dash
lemon
juice
1
large bar glass
ice
fine
Ingredient: ice
What it is: AdditiveThe new general availability of ice in the mid 1800s revolutionized bar-tending and drinking. Ice was delivered in blocks that then had to to be broken, crushed, picked and shaved for increasingly popular individual drinks (as opposed to large punches).
1
wine-glass
sherry wine
or claret or port wine, whichever maybe desired
(Use a large bar glass.)
Ingredient: sherry wine
What it is: SherryFortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez, Spain. In Spanish, it is called vino de Jerez. Typically dry, "fino" sherry when only the generic name is used.
Fill up the balance with water, shake well and dress the top with fruit; serve with a straw.
This is a favorite drink in Italy.
