Nimble Nick Recipe
The Nimble Nick 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. 1 teaspoonful sugar, 2 dashes lemon juice, 1 tablespoonful of Brandy, 1 lump of ice. Fill balance of glass with Holland Gin. Serve.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 2 dashes lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brandy
- 1 lump of ice
- Holland gin (to fill)
Instructions
Fill a glass with sugar, lemon juice, brandy, and ice. Top with Holland gin and serve.
