Billy's Mixture Recipe
The Billy's Mixture is a vintage drink recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.
Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.
Original Recipe
Use small bar glass. Small piece of apple, 1 teaspoonful Pine-apple Syrup, 1 teaspoonful of Curacao, 1 tablespoonful Whiskey, 1 tablespoonful Brandy, 1 tablespoonful Gin, small quantity of shaved ice. Fill balance of glass with water, and serve.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- Small piece of apple
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pineapple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Curacao
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whiskey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brandy
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) gin
- Shaved ice
- Water (to fill)
Instructions
Fill a glass with apple, pineapple syrup, Curacao, whiskey, brandy, gin, and ice. Top with water and serve.
