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“...falemum, while the old-time sangaree also has its
devotees. The latter, which is very refreshing, consists
of wine, water (perhaps), sugar, nutmeg, a slice of lime,
and an abundance of crushed ice. It is a good rule to
avoid all stimulants before the midday meal, or at any
rate until the sun has crossed the yard-arm. An appe-
tiser before dinner, which may take the form of a cock-
tail or a “ swizzle,” is recommended. The swizzle is
made from gin, whisky, brandy, or vermouth, winch is
mixed in a jug with bitters, grated ice, and a modicum
of sugar and frothed up with a swizzle-stick, the latter
being the stem of a plant with convenient radiating
branches, apparently provided by nature for this special
purpose, which is made to revolve backwards and for-
wards between the palms of the hands. A recipe which
it would not be easy to beat is the old and familiar:
One of sour (lime juice).
Two of sweet (syrup).
Three of strong (gin), and
Four of weak (water).
In Barbados the great appetiser is a...”
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